Olayemi Cardoso
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 8 | 7.62 | 0.55% | +40% | 206,139,589 | 1,581,345 | $448,000 | 3,437$ |
| Totals | 8 | 206,139,589 | 1,581,345 | $448,000 | 3,437$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso is the CBN Governor who expressed optimism about achieving a target of $1bn in monthly remittance flows.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN Governor, highlighted Nigeria’s expanding creative sector and its potential to generate $25bn annually.
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Nigeria:
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated recently that the committee was unanimous in its decision to hold policy.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso is the CBN Governor who announced the decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.50 per cent.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso is the CBN Governor who announced the decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.50 per cent.
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Nigeria:
Governor Olayemi Cardoso decided to phase out the Bank’s controversial development finance initiatives.
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Nigeria:
Olayemi Cardoso is the incumbent CBN Governor who has implemented reforms to improve Nigeria's forex market.
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Nigeria:
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, reiterated the Bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy and pledged to maintain price and financial stability.
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