Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerian fintech leaders to match technology innovation with strong governance and consumer protection.
Cardoso said they must uphold the integrity and trust of the country’s financial system as innovation continues to reshape financial services.
Speaking during a strategic session with fintech CEOs on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, Cardoso said the CBN remains firmly committed to fostering innovation, but warned that it must be matched by strong governance, consumer protection, and effective risk management.