CBN Hosts Roundtable in Beijing to Boost Nigeria-China Finance

On October 25, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) organized a high-level business and financial roundtable in Beijing, aimed at strengthening the Nigeria–China financial corridor. The event, themed “Strengthening the Nigeria–China Financial Corridor,” took place at the Pan Pacific Beijing and gathered Nigerian and Chinese business leaders to explore opportunities for enhancing Nigeria's financial markets.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stressed the significance of direct engagement with businesses to identify opportunities and constraints affecting financial activities between the two nations. Philip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor for Economic Policy at the CBN, provided opening remarks outlining the engagement's objectives.

Nigeria’s Ambassador to China, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), also spoke. The roundtable featured perspectives from business leaders like Festus Mbisiogu and Chief Diana Chen.

Key discussions focused on improving cross-border payment systems, banking connectivity, and expanding Nigerian banking presence in China to facilitate financial flows and access to investment opportunities.