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
4 wks
Reach
1,156,364
Power
2,513$
Sentiment
6.57
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 7 6.57 0.40% +40% 206,139,589 1,156,364 $448,000 2,513$
Totals 7 206,139,589 1,156,364 $448,000 2,513$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who has been sued for contempt of court. 4

The Punch: CBN gov faces N220m contempt suit

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who has been sued for contempt of court. 4

The Punch: CBN gov, legal adviser face N220m contempt suit

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, participated in a strategic engagement with the Comptroller-General of Customs. 7

The Punch: Agents seek two-year validity for brokerage licence

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso engaged with the Comptroller-General of NCS to improve trade processes. 7

The Punch: Customs boost trade with technology upgrade

Nigeria Nigeria: CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributed the increase to strategic policy decisions aimed at enhancing investor confidence. 8

The Punch: Net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN

Nigeria Nigeria: CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributed the increase to strategic policy decisions aimed at enhancing investor confidence. 8

The Punch: Nigeria’s net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, emphasizes the bank's commitment to maintaining order in the foreign exchange market. 8

The Punch: CBN plans fresh battle against forex speculators as naira slides

Nigeria Nigeria: Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has said the apex bank is making steady progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and tackling inflation. 8

The Punch: CBN making progress on FX stability, inflation control – Cardoso

Nigeria Nigeria: The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, shortly after his appointment, highlighted the crucial role the financial sector would play in helping the government to grow the economy. 7

The Punch: Policymakers eye economic growth with bank recapitalisation, forex reforms