Abuja, February 3, 2026 — The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from the World Bank, led by Anna Bjerde, the Bank’s Managing Director of Operations.
The engagement, which took place at the CBN Head Office in Abuja, focused on development priorities and avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Central Bank and the World Bank. Discussions are expected to have included macroeconomic stability, financial sector reforms, and initiatives to support inclusive growth and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Mr. Cardoso and Ms. Bjerde reaffirmed the importance of institutional cooperation in addressing key economic challenges and promoting long-term resilience in the face of global and domestic pressures.
No official communique has yet been released detailing specific agreements or outcomes, but both sides described the meeting as constructive.