By: Dirisu Aruna
As global attention turns to the upcoming 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), hosted a high-profile investment forum on April 17th at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City.
Themed “The Nigeria Investment Agenda: Pathways for Growth & Global Partnerships,” the event brought together an influential mix of global investors, members of the Nigerian diaspora, and senior financial stakeholders. Discussions focused on Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook, reform trajectory, and pathways to building enduring, growth-driven partnerships.
Leading the CBN delegation, Governor Olayemi Cardoso outlined the Bank’s reform agenda over the past 18 months. These include measures aimed at restoring monetary stability through tightening policies, improving foreign exchange market transparency, and reinforcing financial governance mechanisms.
“These reforms are not just about stabilizing today’s economy,” Governor Cardoso stated. “They are laying the foundation for long-term macroeconomic resilience, rebuilding market confidence, and positioning the CBN as a globally trusted institution.”
The forum, described by participants as timely and forward-looking, served as a platform for robust dialogue. Stakeholders reviewed Nigeria’s progress and identified opportunities for deeper collaboration, particularly in attracting sustainable capital flows to support growth sectors.
Central to the discussions was a shared commitment to facts, transparency, and reform execution. The CBN emphasized its renewed focus on clarity, consistency, and credibility—principles essential to fostering investor confidence both at home and abroad.
As Nigeria looks to deepen global partnerships and secure long-term investments, the event reaffirmed the Bank’s role in steering the country’s economic policy with discipline and global engagement.
