“Resilient Banks Key to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion GDP: Cardoso.
Yemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emphasized the CBN’s efforts to strengthen Nigerian banks through a recapitalization program to foster resilience and support the federal government’s target of achieving a $1 trillion GDP by 2030. Speaking in London, Cardoso highlighted anticipated benefits such as increased lending capacity, enhanced foreign direct investment (FDI), improved risk management, and bolstered market dynamics. The initiative, influenced by macroeconomic conditions and international standards, aims to ensure robust financial institutions capable of sustaining economic stability and growth.