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Olayemi Cardoso’s Three Years and the Pursuit of Price Stability

EDGY OPTIMIST BY Obinna Chima The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, this Tuesday marked his third year in office. Cardoso was appointed CBN Governor

  • Olayemi Cardoso has been CBN Governor for three years since September 2023.
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  • Nigeria's remittance inflows through IMTOs reached $947 million in July 2026.

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