Amid growing global economic uncertainty, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has presented Nigeria as a credible and disciplined destination for international investment.

Speaking to global investors, Cardoso emphasized the country’s commitment to transparent markets, rules-based economic management, and predictable policy frameworks.

According to a CBN statement, Cardoso made his case for Nigeria on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the U.S.–Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C. The forum, designed to strengthen commercial ties and attract long-term capital, brought together senior business leaders and institutional investors.

Addressing participants, Cardoso explained that Nigeria’s economic reforms are deliberately structured to restore investor confidence and provide clarity in an increasingly volatile global environment. He highlighted the government’s focus on building a stable macroeconomic foundation to support sustainable, private-sector-led growth.

The CBN governor noted that recent reforms in the foreign exchange market have enhanced transparency and improved price discovery. Meanwhile, orthodox monetary policies are helping to anchor expectations and mitigate macroeconomic risks.

Cardoso also outlined reforms in the banking sector aimed at strengthening resilience, governance, and capital buffers, ensuring the financial system can better support productive investment. He emphasized the modernization of Nigeria’s payments infrastructure, calling it essential for business growth, innovation, and financial inclusion.

The U.S.–Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center, convened American and Nigerian corporate executives, institutional investors, and policymakers. Discussions centered on macroeconomic stabilization, regulatory clarity, and opportunities to scale investment in priority sectors including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, technology, and financial services.

Ms. Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center, highlighted the growing appeal of markets that demonstrate discipline and credibility. She stated, “Investors today respond to clarity, clear rules, credible reforms, and seriousness of purpose. Nigeria’s message of discipline and opportunity resonates strongly in a global economy seeking stability and predictability.”