AWC Economy Desk
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has hosted a high-level delegation from British International Investment (BII) in a move aimed at deepening financial sector reforms and unlocking long-term foreign capital inflows into the Nigerian economy.
The delegation was led by BII Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in promoting sustainable investment, enhancing financial intermediation, and supporting reforms designed to improve the resilience of Nigeria’s banking and financial system.
Governor Cardoso used the meeting to reaffirm the CBN’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, credible monetary policy, and a transparent, data-driven regulatory framework. He emphasized that restoring confidence in Nigeria’s financial markets remains central to the Bank’s reform agenda, particularly as the country works to attract patient, long-term capital that supports productive sectors of the economy.
According to the CBN Governor, a stable and predictable policy environment is critical to reinforcing the strength of financial institutions, improving access to credit, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive destination for global investors. He noted that ongoing reforms are designed to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance market transparency, and align Nigeria’s financial system with international best practices.
The BII delegation, in turn, expressed interest in expanding engagement with Nigeria’s financial sector, highlighting opportunities for impact-driven investments that support economic growth, sustainability, and job creation.
The engagement signals growing international confidence in Nigeria’s financial reform trajectory and underscores the CBN’s push to leverage global partnerships to drive stability, resilience, and renewed investor trust in the economy.
