Olayemi Cardoso is a Nigerian economist and banking executive who was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2023, taking on responsibility for the country’s monetary policy during a period of significant currency and inflation reforms.
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Olayemi Cardoso
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Economist and banker serving as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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- Organisation
- Central Bank of Nigeria
- Profession
- Central Banker, Economist
- Industry
- Banking, Government
- Location
- Abuja
- Category
- Finance & Banking
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