Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Yemi Cardoso has reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to restoring investor trust through consistent policy direction and adherence to market-driven economic reforms.
Speaking at a global investor forum hosted at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York ahead of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, Cardoso addressed global financial stakeholders on the country’s economic trajectory.
The event was organised in collaboration with J.P. Morgan, the Nigerian Exchange Group and the Africa Private Capital Association.
The forum titled The Nigeria Investment Agenda: Pathways for Growth and Global Partnerships convened top investors, policy experts and diaspora leaders to assess Nigeria’s reform progress and macroeconomic outlook.
Cardoso stated that the Central Bank is rebuilding institutional integrity through a disciplined approach to monetary policy transparency in the foreign exchange market and renewed focus on financial system governance.
He noted that restoring confidence remains a top priority as the bank works to stabilise key indicators and re-anchor investor expectations.
“We inherited a credibility deficit but have made deliberate choices to correct the fundamentals. Our reforms are focused on building a monetary system that functions predictably within clear and transparent rules. This is the only way to attract sustainable investment” Cardoso said.
He emphasised that the bank’s policy tightening and foreign exchange unification efforts are producing early signs of macroeconomic stability.
According to him, the CBN remains committed to operating within a rules-based framework where interventions are data-driven and transparent.
Also speaking at the event the CBN Governor’s Adviser on Stakeholder Engagement Dr Nkiru Balonwu described the forum as a critical step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to increase engagement with capital providers and strategic partners.
She noted that the goal is to reposition the Central Bank as a professional institution responsive to the needs of investors and accountable to its public mandate.
A panel session titled Repricing Nigeria: Assessing the Scope for Sustained Change brought together members of the Monetary Policy Committee.
The discussion focused on improving capital formation through credible reforms and the role of global partnerships in unlocking long-term investment.
The event was moderated by Temi Popoola, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Group.
In closing comments, Dr Olubokola Akinniyi, Director of Banking Supervision at the CBN, stressed that regulatory discipline and transparency remain essential to building confidence in the banking system.
The Central Bank said it will continue to engage domestic and international stakeholders as it advances its reform programme.
It reiterated that policy continuity and institutional credibility will remain central to sustaining investor interest and achieving long-term macroeconomic resilience.
