— New digital solution simplifies BVN enrollment for diaspora community
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform—an innovative digital tool designed to enable Nigerians living abroad to easily register for a Bank Verification Number (BVN) without returning to the country.
The launch, which took place three days ago, represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to enhance financial inclusion and diaspora engagement through technology. The NRBVN platform offers a seamless and secure channel for BVN enrollment, eliminating the need for physical presence at enrollment centers in Nigeria.
Speaking on the initiative, a CBN spokesperson described the platform as “a strategic move to ensure that no Nigerian, regardless of location, is left behind in the country’s digital banking transformation.”
The BVN system was first introduced by the CBN in 2014 to safeguard banking operations and curb identity fraud. However, the requirement posed a challenge for Nigerians in the diaspora, who often had to rely on limited enrollment centres at embassies or make costly trips back home to complete registration. The new NRBVN platform addresses these challenges by providing real-time, remote enrollment capabilities through a secure digital interface.
Developed and powered by NIBSS, the platform integrates robust identity authentication processes to maintain the same level of security and credibility as the traditional BVN registration system in Nigeria. Eligible users can now access the service online via nibss-plc.com.ng.
“This is more than a technical upgrade—it’s a move toward inclusion, convenience, and trust,” NIBSS said in a statement.
The introduction of the NRBVN also aligns with CBN’s broader agenda to drive digital financial services and support Nigeria’s vision of building a more connected and efficient economy. With millions of Nigerians living and working abroad, the NRBVN is expected to significantly improve access to banking services and deepen their participation in the Nigerian financial system.
Analysts view the initiative as a timely response to global trends in financial technology and a strategic move to capture the economic contributions of the diaspora community.
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