CBN Governor Cardoso Holds Discussion With Chinese Business Leaders To Boost Trade

According to a post shared on the official Instagram page of the Central Bank of Nigeria, @centralbankng, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, convened a roundtable with business, financial and industry leaders in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to strengthen financial cooperation between Nigeria and China.

The meeting focused on improving the financial systems supporting trade and investment between both countries as their economic relations continue to develop.

The CBN explained that the roundtable provided an opportunity for businesses operating across both markets to discuss challenges affecting trade and investment flows. Participants also explored ways to improve cross-border payments and settlement processes to facilitate financial transactions between the two countries.

The engagement featured a presentation titled Nigeria Rising: Reformed, Resilient, Ready to Scale, which highlighted Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, improving macroeconomic fundamentals and investment opportunities.

The Beijing roundtable forms part of a wider CBN engagement programme across Asia. Previous engagements included discussions on financial innovation and market connectivity in Singapore, alongside participation in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

The CBN noted that the meeting focused on practical measures to strengthen payment systems, financial settlement and trade between Nigeria and China.

The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to deepen economic cooperation, improve financial connectivity and expand trade and investment opportunities between both countries.

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