The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, met with senior business leaders and international investors at the Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable to showcase Nigeria’s economic reforms and position the country as a predictable and investment-ready market.
Speaking at the event, convened by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.–Africa Business Center on Monday, December 15, Cardoso outlined Nigeria’s disciplined economic reset, highlighting progress in foreign-exchange reform, orthodox monetary policy, banking-sector reform, and payments modernisation. He emphasised that these measures aim to restore confidence, attract capital, and drive private-sector-led growth.
Cardoso stressed that Nigeria is committed to rules-based policies, transparent markets, and credible institutional frameworks, noting that such clarity is critical for investors amid shifting global trade dynamics. “Nigeria’s message is one of discipline and opportunity,” he said, adding that predictable policies will help scale bankable projects across priority sectors.
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Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.–Africa Business Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, observed that global investors are responding to clarity, credible reforms, and a seriousness of purpose. She said Nigeria’s commitment to transparent rules and economic stability makes it an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment.
The roundtable provided a focused platform for dialogue on macroeconomic stabilisation, regulatory clarity, and opportunities for collaboration between Nigerian businesses and international investors, reinforcing the country’s drive to deepen U.S.–Nigeria commercial engagement.
