It is becoming clear that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is moving from a crisis-era leniency to institutional discipline. The apex bank is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening capital adequacy and financial accountability across the nation’s banking industry.

As CBN Leads Nigeria’s Gender-sensitivity Resurgence, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   Despite making up nearly half of Nigeria’s population, women hold only an insignificant fraction of elective and appointive offices in the country. The country keeps shooting herself in the foot, holding on to old stereotypes...

In a truly fascinating and proud moment for Nigeria’s financial leadership, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was honoured as "Central Bank Governor of the Year" at the 2025 African Banker Awards.

As the “Headmaster” Heads Nigeria’s Economy out of the Woods, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   When Olayemi Cardoso was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the atmosphere was thick with skepticism and unrest. Nigeria’s financial terrain at the time was marred by...

The Nigerian economy has been on a rollercoaster ride for the past two years. Citizens, businesses and foreign investors have barely stayed afloat. The economic struggles have left many wondering about its stability and eventual growth especially with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ambitious $1 trillion economy drive.

CBN’s ATM Fee Hike: A Financial Strain or Necessary Reform? By Rahma Olamide Oladosu   The announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the plan to hike ATM transaction fees which took effect from March 1, 2025, sparked widespread concerns across the country. As millions...