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Cardoso says Nigerian economy now stronger against global shocks

Nigeria’s economy is now stronger and better positioned to withstand global economic shocks, according to Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso . Speaking at the Africa Capital Forum in London on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom, Cardoso said the financial system is being strengthened through disciplined monetary policies and institutional reforms . He explained that the CBN is reviewing its policy framework to make decisions more predictable and reduce uncertainty for investors, with the goal of developing clear, consistent and meaningful policies rather than relying on discretion . Cardoso disclosed that the apex bank has completed work on a new Payments System Vision for Nigeria, which will soon be launched to position the country as a major player in digital payments and cross border transactions across Africa . On the foreign […]

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Local Investors Miss Out on Nigeria’s N4.8trn Non-Oil Boom

Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has seen rapid growth, but local investors are losing out to foreign players—mainly from India, China, Lebanon, and Vietnam—who now dominate the trade. According to reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), non-oil export earnings surged to N4.8 trillion in the first half of 2025, a 391% rise from N977 billion in the same period of 2021. NEPC described this growth as evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” However, local industry stakeholders say the numbers hide deep challenges. Many argue that the benefits of this diversification are being lost to foreign operators who have stronger financial backing and easier access to funding. Dr. Ojo Ajanaku, President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), said local exporters are struggling with limited access to loans and high […]

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