Olayemi Cardoso Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
Olayemi Michael Cardoso is a Nigerian banker, and the Current CBN Governor, a chartered stockbroker and public policy expert.
Over the course of his illustrious career, he has served for over four decades in the public, private and development sectors as a leader and innovator.
Among his most impactful roles are: Commissioner in the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget; Chairman of the board of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance and, most recently, Chairman of Citibank Nigeria Ltd for 12 years, until his resignation in 2022.
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NICCI Commissions Committees, Appoints Committee Heads at Physical Meeting
The Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully held her Physical Committee Meeting on Friday, 6th February 2026, at the NICCI Headquarters. The meeting brought together committee members
February 9, 2026Read More -
Federal Government–Quaint Energy Hydropower Partnership Signals New Era of Infrastructure Concessions, Renewable Energy Expansion and Inclusive Economic Growth
Nigeria has taken another decisive step in reshaping its energy and infrastructure landscape with the formal concession of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant to Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited
February 9, 2026Read More -
The Executive Dialogue: The Future of Electricity Distribution in Nigeria
The Nigerian–Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) participated in The Executive Dialogue: The Future of Electricity Distribution in Nigeria, a high-level stakeholder engagement focused on power sector reforms, electricity
January 27, 2026Read More