On May 13, 2025, CBN eliminated the biggest barrier to diaspora financial inclusion: physical presence requirement for BVN. The Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform enables remote enrollment in 72...... Read More
Author: dbin
Why Nigerian businesses consume 30-50% more capital than projected: backup power (20-40% of operations), multiple taxation beyond federal/state/local, logistics on poor infrastructure, and inventory shrinkage (5-15% annually). Essential guide for...... Read More
Co-investment groups transform diaspora investing: instead of one person risking $50,000 alone, ten investors contribute $5,000 each, spreading risk while accessing deals requiring significant capital. At 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment...... Read More
At the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, the government announced three investment vehicles addressing diaspora concerns about fraud and transparency: 1) Diaspora National Housing Fund offering mortgages up to ₦15M...... Read More
Most diaspora investments in Nigeria fail, but some succeed spectacularly. This article analyses two breakthrough successes: Dr Ola Orekunrin\'s Flying Doctors Nigeria (West Africa\'s first air ambulance, 20+ aircraft fleet,...... Read More
Nigeria\'s e-commerce market reached $9.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $16.83 billion by 2030. Yet most businesses fail within 18 months due to logistics nightmares costing $8B...... Read More