The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the CBN Knowledge Acceleration Programme (CBN-KAP), a new initiative to support high-quality research aligned with Nigeria’s growth, innovation, and job creation goals.
Are you a Nigerian researcher passionate about contributing to national development through impactful, policy-relevant research? Whether you’re based in Nigeria or the diaspora, this is your opportunity to connect your ideas to real economic transformation.
The programme invites proposals from researchers, academics, and policy professionals to participate in thematic workshops designed to generate actionable insights.
Workshop Dates & Venue
- August 4–5, 2025
- August 7–8, 2025
- August 11–12, 2025
Venue: Abuja, Nigeria (venue details to be shared with selected participants)
Why Participate?
The CBN-KAP is not just a research workshop. It’s a policy-shaping platform. Participants will:
- Work alongside CBN staff and policy experts.
- Develop evidence-based solutions to key economic issues.
- Increase their visibility in both academic and policymaking circles.
- Strengthen ties between research and national development.
Thematic Areas
Proposals must focus on one of the following clusters:
- Development: Growth, income, employment
- International Finance: Capital flows, FX management, exchange rates
- Banking and Financial System: Fintech, credit regulation, monetary policy
- Behavioral Economics & Evolution of Money: Crypto, savings, informality, financial literacy
Multidisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
Submit a concise, two-page proposal (Georgia 11 pt) covering:
- Thematic focus
- “What” and “Why” of the problem
- Methodology and expected benefits
Submission opens: July 15, 2025
Deadline: July 22, 2025
Apply via: https://kapsubmissions.cbn.gov.ng
Questions? Email: cbnkap@cbn.gov.ng
Why It Matters
CBN-KAP builds a bridge between policy and academia. For Nigerian institutions and scholars abroad, it’s a rare chance to influence national policy with practical, research-driven insights.
Conclusion
This is your moment to move research from paper to policy. Submit your proposal or share this opportunity with someone who should. Let’s accelerate knowledge for national impact.
Download the full programme flyer.
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