In a continent often rocked by economic headwinds, a steady hand has emerged. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been crowned Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Côte d’Ivoire. His bold reforms are not just headlines—they're signals of quiet progress in Nigeria’s complex monetary terrain.
Cardoso’s leadership at the CBN reflects a new phase of strategic clarity in Nigeria’s economic governance, earning him continental commendation.
- Olayemi Cardoso was awarded Central Bank Governor of the Year at the African Banker Awards 2025.
- Honoured for stabilising Nigeria's economy and implementing key monetary reforms.
- Recognised for restoring confidence in the naira and increasing financial sector transparency.
- The award spotlights Nigeria's changing economic momentum under Cardoso’s direction.
- The annual event celebrates financial leadership across Africa, hosted this year in Abidjan.
Nigeria’s financial future may still face challenges, but Cardoso’s steady approach has earned both local trust and global acclaim.
