Cautious Optimism In New York As Nigeria Courts Investors

Nigerian's economy is resurgent, but headwinds are expected.

This was the subtext of the conversations and interactions at the high-level global forum hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with JP Morgan and the Nigerian Exchange Group NGX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on April 17th, 2025.

The forum hosted ahead of the 2025 IMF World Bank Group Spring Meetings provided an opportunity for the CBN to present a score-card before global investors, diaspora leaders senior financial stakeholders to discuss Nigeria's macroeconomic outlook and reform progress.

The main objective was a focus on engaging with critical voices, gauging the mood and appetite of investors, and charting a path for the future with emphasis on building enduring partnerships and attracting long-term capital.

Proceeding under the theme "The Nigeria Investment Agenda: Pathways for Growth Global Partnerships," the forum, led by Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso, opened with a presentation which highlighted outcomes from the CBN's reform agenda for the past 18 months from monetary tightening to FX market transparency and financial governance.