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Non-Resident Registration Pushes BVN Enrollments to 66.2m In July

by BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO
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The Bank Verification Number (BVN) database rose to a new high in July 2025, with total enrollments climbing to 66.23 million, a 4.3 per cent increase within the first seven months of the year, as Nigerians residing outside the country enrolled through the Non-Resident BVN (NRBVN) initiative.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had, earlier this year, introduced the NRBVN, alongside the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA), to attract diaspora investments into the country.

Subsequently, commercial banks with international licences took up the challenge, launching roadshows to help Nigerians abroad open accounts and enrol in the biometric identity system. This effort drove up the number of enrollments from the 63.48 million recorded as of December 2024.

According to the latest figures from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most active years for BVN registration since 2021. Over the past four years, BVN growth has maintained a steady upward trend: from 51.9 million in 2021, enrollments rose by 7.9 per cent to 56 million in 2022, followed by a 7.4 per cent increase to 60.1 million in 2023.

Growth moderated slightly in 2024, with a 5.6 per cent rise, but the 4.3 per cent increase already recorded by mid-2025 suggests this year could surpass last year’s total by December.

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The NRBVN enables Nigerians living abroad to enroll for BVNs remotely, eliminating the need to visit bank branches in Nigeria. At a cost of $50, the initiative has significantly broadened the system’s reach and strengthened diaspora engagement with the country’s formal financial services.

The spike in non-resident enrollments has also been supported by stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements across the banking sector and deeper collaboration with fintechs that streamline the onboarding process. Together, these efforts have reinforced the BVN’s role as a cornerstone of digital identity and financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Alongside the rise in BVN registrations, the banking sector is witnessing increased account activity. As of March 2025, the number of active bank accounts reached an all-time high of 320.053 million. Dormant accounts stood at 33.4 million, while 29.4 million accounts had been closed. This compares to slightly lower figures in February, which recorded 316.8 million active accounts, 19.9 million dormant accounts, and 33.3 million closures.

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The rebound in March points to a growing number of Nigerians re-engaging with the formal banking system, aligning with broader efforts by financial institutions and regulators to promote access, trust, and compliance within the financial sector.


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