Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Bank verification Number (BVN)

June 26, 2026

BOA introduces data profiling to curb activities of portfolio farmers

The measures include Bank Verification Number (BVN), know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, and GPS-based farm mapping.

Bank of Agriculture (Credit: BOA)
April 12, 2026

Insurers push NIN compliance ahead of April 30 deadline

They said awareness campaigns and customer engagement are ongoing to ensure compliance.

NAICOM
June 18, 2025

First Bank spent N15 billion to protect systems from hackers in five months: CEO

Mr Aleniosu urged customers to tread carefully in handling and releasing their financial information.

First Bank logo and scammer wearing hoodie on a computer
April 27, 2025

240 workers receiving double salaries, 217 share same BVN: Kano Govt. 

“The payroll cleansing will enhance transparency and efficiency in salary administration,” Mr Sani added.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
May 26, 2024

Tinubu’s credit scheme to protect Nigerians from unregistered loan firms: FCCPC

Mr Abdullahi said the scheme will reduce the rate at which Nigerians patronise unregistered loan applications.

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
March 6, 2024

Abuja residents throng banks to link accounts with BVN, NIN

Banks have mandated customers to link their BVN-NIN to their accounts, giving March 1 as the deadline for the linkage.

Crowd at a bank used to illustrate the story
February 8, 2024

Plateau introduces ‘intelligent’ tax billing system

The Plateau Inland Revenue Service (PSIRS) has introduced an “intelligent” revenue billing system for ease of taxation.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State
January 10, 2024

Businessman arraigned for misappropriating N2 million

Mr Okpa said the defendant collected the money under the pretence of investing it in a housing estate for six months with a profit of N1 million.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
December 20, 2023

Austyn Ogannah: Nigerians should embrace BVN, NIN for national security, development

In Nigeria, a steep dearth of identification has been a major reason millions of people lack access to financial services.

Nigerian masses
December 4, 2023

FG disburses N150 billion loan to business owners

The minister stated that the loan shall be administered at a single-digit interest rate of nine per cent per annum.

Minister of industry, trade, and investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite