{
  "id": 15761194,
  "title": "Standard Chartered Nigeria confirms appointment of Ayodeji Adelagun as CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/standard-chartered-nigeria-confirms-appointment-of-ayodeji-adelagun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:27:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/standard-chartered-nigeria-confirms-appointment-of-ayodeji-adelagun-as-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has officially announced the appointment of Ayodeji Adelagun as its new Chief Executive Officer, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Renowned as \"Deji,\" Adelagun had previously acted as CEO since January 2026. This appointment heralds an important phase for Standard Chartered in Nigeria, combining extensive local market understanding, leadership experience, and insight into Nigeria's financial sector opportunities. With over 26 years in banking and financial markets across Africa, Adelagun has held senior roles at Standard Chartered, including Executive Director and Head of Markets, Nigeria & Africa, and Head of Rates and Credit Trading, West Africa. He also chairs Standard Chartered Capital and Advisory Nigeria (SCCAN) and leads the Africa markets team. Speaking on his appointment, Adelagun highlighted Nigeria's significant long-term potential for Standard Chartered, emphasizing the bank's commitment to enhancing client relationships, promoting sustainable growth, and leveraging Standard Chartered's international network to support Nigeria's economic development. Adelagun, a Fellow of the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), played a key role in developing Nigeria's domestic capital markets, including introducing benchmark bonds and pioneering bond trading desks. His MBA from Lagos Business School, BSc in Economics from the University of Ilorin, and various leadership programs underscore his qualifications. This appointment reinforces Standard Chartered's dedication to robust local leadership and disciplined execution as it continues to serve clients and seize long-term opportunities in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun as Chief Executive Officer, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Adelagun, widely known as “Deji”, had served as Acting Chief Executive Officer since January 2026. His appointment marks an important next chapter for Standard Chartered in Nigeria, bringing together deep local market […] Standard…",
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}