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THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is set to host a high-level fireside dialogue between its Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
According to a statement from the Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank, the dialogue will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum (EMF), between July 29 and July 30.
It said that the dialogue would be hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the EMF and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA).
“The 7th Africa EMF will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders and leading economists from Africa and around the world.
“They will examine practical policy responses to an increasingly uncertain global economic environment,” it said.
The statement said that the EMF would be held under the theme, “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties”.
“The 7th Africa EMF will be headlined by the Cardoso–Okonjo-Iweala fireside dialogue.
“The dialogue will explore how African economies can build resilience, sustain reform momentum, deepen regional integration and unlock long-term growth amid an increasingly fragmented global economy.
“The 7th Africa EMF will also feature ministerial keynote addresses by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Kingsley Udeh.
“This underscores the importance of coordinated fiscal, monetary and innovation policies in advancing Africa’s economic transformation and long-term resilience,” it said.
It listed other distinguished participants to include Indermit Gill, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group, and Harinder Kohli, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the EMF.
Others are Prof. Adamu Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University; alongside senior policymakers, academics, development partners and business leaders from across Africa and beyond.
“Over two days, participants will examine a wide range of issues critical to the future of emerging markets.
“The issues will include macroeconomic stability, regional economic integration, cross-border payments, financial technology, infrastructure, foreign direct investment, technology transfer, and artificial intelligence.
“There is also the interconnected challenges of food price volatility, inflation and monetary policy transmission in fragile and post-crisis economies,” it said.
According to the organisers, the 7th Africa EMF aims to foster open dialogue on issues of strategic importance to emerging markets and developing economies.
It will also identify practical policy solutions that can be adapted to the unique circumstances of individual countries.
The forum underscores the shared commitment of the CBN and its partners to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing evidence-based policymaking.
It also helps in promoting innovative solutions that enhance Africa’s resilience and support sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
NAN
A.I
July 25, 2026
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