Olayemi Cardoso

Olayemi Cardoso

politician Nigeria

Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, having assumed office in September 2023. He has a background in banking and finance, and his leadership has been marked by efforts to address Nigeria's economic challenges, particularly concerning inflation and monetary policy. Cardoso's tenure has seen the rescheduling of key Monetary Policy Committee meetings, reflecting the bank's response to the dynamic economic landscape. Economic analysts closely watch his decisions as they impact Nigeria's financial stability and growth prospects.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,079,779
Power
2,347$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 8.50 0.48% +10% 206,139,589 1,079,779 $448,000 2,347$
Totals 2 206,139,589 1,079,779 $448,000 2,347$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN Governor, was commended for his reforms that encouraged remittances. 9

The Punch: Diaspora Remittances Surge to $600m, Signaling Economic Conf

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who participated in talks with Brazil to strengthen economic cooperation. 8

The Punch: Nigeria & Brazil Partner on Mobile Money Expansion

Tanzania Tanzania: Dr Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, called for renewed commitment to building robust and adaptable African institutions. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Leaders: Strong trade, payment systems key to resilient growth in Africa

Liberia Liberia: Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and praised Afreximbank’s transformative impact on Nigeria. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Afreximbank Rallies Africa for a Resilient Future | Business

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the Central Bank Governor who met with the Minister of Finance. 8

The Punch: CBN Intervention & FPI Inflow Boost Curre

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor expected to address allegations of internal control weaknesses. 5

The Punch: Reps Summon Finance Minister Over Fiscal Act Breach

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the CBN Governor who expressed optimism about achieving a target of $1bn in monthly remittance flows. 7

The Punch: Trump’s new bill may slash Nigeria’s $21bn remittance

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN Governor, highlighted Nigeria’s expanding creative sector and its potential to generate $25bn annually. 8

The Punch: Nigeria's Forex Reserves Rise After Months of Decline Amid Low Oil Prices