{
  "id": 4755054,
  "title": "CIBN conference to address macroeconomic challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/cibn-conference-to-address-macroeconomic-challenges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:16:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/cibn-conference-to-address-macroeconomic-challenges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria is set to host its 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, slated for September 8-9, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. The conference aims to create actionable policy frameworks to strengthen Nigeria's financial sector amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges. The event will be led by Mr Moruf Oseni, CEO of Wema Bank and Chairman of the Consultative Committee. Oseni highlighted that the conference would offer a strategic blend of business sessions, youth-focused programs, cybersecurity discussions, and solution-oriented dialogues. The summit will issue an official communiqué to fiscal and monetary regulatory bodies, guiding informed decisions and policy alignment with global best practices. For the first time in its 19-year existence, the conference will include a dedicated women-focused track, highlighting the vital role women play in fostering an inclusive and resilient economy. Prominent figures such as President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of Finance Mr Taiwo Oyedele, and CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso are expected to attend. The conference will also engage top government officials, financial leaders, corporate executives, technology providers, and development partners from various sectors of the financial services industry.",
  "summary": "The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has unveiled plans for its 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, aiming to generate actionable policy frameworks to bolster the country’s financial sector against ongoing macroeconomic disruptions. The flagship event, scheduled for 8 and 9 September 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, is themed ‘Building a Resilient Economy Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference hosted by CIBN",
    "Conference to address macroeconomic challenges in Nigeria",
    "First-ever women-focused track included in the summit"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The CIBN conference signals a concerted effort to bolster Nigeria's financial sector by forging policy frameworks and inclusive economic growth, with women and youth taking centre stage in the discussions.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "CIBN conference to address macroeconomic challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/cibn-conference-to-address-macroeconomic-challenges-4757904",
        "published": "2026-09-01T01:36:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}