CBN Governor, Cardoso to keynote @Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 - ITREALMS Online

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is set to deliver an address as Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The event is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM prompt, with the apex bank officially confirming Governor Cardoso’s participation over the weekend.

Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to headline 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja - ITREALMS

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the high-profile gathering will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders, and top global economists to deliberate on practical policy responses to an increasingly volatile economic landscape.

CBN Governor Cardoso reaffirms commitment to macroeconomic stability, stronger banking sector - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening the banking sector, and positioning Nigeria as a leading investment destination.

Speaking at a fireside chat with Andreas Voss, Chief Country Representative of Deutsche Bank Nigeria, during the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum in Lagos on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Cardoso said the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is “making good progress” and will produce stronger institutions capable of withstanding shocks and financing growth.

Cardoso, CBN honoured @Nairametrics Capital Market Choice awards - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has been honoured at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards on May 23, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

Nairametrics Founder/CEO, Mr. Ugo Obi-Chukwu, presented the award, citing Cardoso's transformative leadership and strategic contributions to Nigeria's financial and capital markets. Obi-Chukwu noted the CBN's reforms under Cardoso, which have revitalized the financial sector, boosted investor confidence, increased market participation, and promoted long-term economic stability.

Cardoso champions gender equity with record female senior appointments - ITREALMS

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In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s banking sector, women now constitute 35% of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directors and half of its Non-Executive Board, underscoring the institution’s deepened commitment to inclusive and representative leadership.

Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office on Tuesday (March 25), Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Bank’s mission to achieve gender-balanced leadership. The event marked the culmination of a month-long programme celebrating IWD across the CBN.

Cardoso: Digitalisation key driver in advancing financial inclusion, urges stronger ties with Middle East - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has underscored that digitalisation is key driver in advancing financial inclusion, just as he canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian diaspora community in the region.

Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, the Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs, Saudi Arabia Central Bank – SAMA, on the sideline of the just-concluded inaugural Conference on Emerging Markets Economies organised by the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Regional Office in Riyadh, Mr. Cardoso said there were lessons to be learned from Saudi Arabia in terms of infrastructural development and tourism.

Telecoms sector: Cardoso reiterates calls for backward integration - ITREALMS

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The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated calls for deeper backward integration in the telecommunications sector, emphasising the need to localise key supply chains while expanding financial services to benefit ordinary Nigerians.

Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during a courtesy visit to CBN headquarters by Airtel Africa’s management team, led by Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sunil Taldar, Cardoso emphasised the need to reduce the sector’s reliance on foreign exchange.

Cardoso on EFEMS: Trust is essential in central banking - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said that the Bank’s decision to implement the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) is rooted in the understanding that trust is essential to central banking, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing members of the Harvard Club of Nigeria in Lagos at the weekend on the topic: “Leadership in Challenging Times: Restoring Credibility, Building Trust, and Containing Inflation,” Mr. Cardoso reiterated that the CBN’s move was to enhance transparency and provide more accurate oversight of foreign exchange transactions.

CBN Governor Cardoso champions Africa's voice @Bretton Woods 80th anniversary forum - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has concluded his participation in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum, where he represented Africa’s interests on the global financial stage.

The forum, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), brought together a select group of global leaders at the historic Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to mark the 80th anniversary of the original conference that established the post-war global financial system.

CBN: Cardoso set to host first MPC meeting - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has held a two-day strategic session for members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, preparatory to their first meeting under the tenure of Mr. Olayemi Cardoso as Governor, scheduled for Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Confirming this in Abuja on Friday, January 19, 2024, to ITREALMS, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, said that the session aimed to brainstorm and engage in an in-depth discussion about the committee's objectives.

Check out! Cardoso, Tinubu's CBN governor, 4 deputies - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) along four other deputy governors, reports ITREALMS.

Pending the confirmation of the National Assembly (NASS), the nominations are for a term of five years at the first instance for each of the offices.