CIBN to Host 19th Banking Conference in Abuja, 2026

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is set to hold its 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference on September 8 and 9, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. The conference, themed ‘Building a Resilient Economy in an Era of Disruptions: Strategic Imperatives for the Banking and Financial Services Industry,’ aims to create actionable policy frameworks to enhance the financial sector amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Mr. Moruf Oseni, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank and Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the conference, stated that this edition will focus on translating discussions into concrete policy outcomes. Notably, the conference will introduce a dedicated women-focused track for the first time, emphasizing female leadership in economic growth.

Key attendees will include President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Finance Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and Central Bank Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. Resolutions from the summit will be compiled into an official communiqué for regulatory bodies.