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NEXIM and CBN unite to boost Nigeria's non-oil exports and SME growth

A strategic alliance takes shape as Nigeria's top financial institutions target economic diversification. Can this partnership reshape trade and job creation?

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NEXIM and CBN unite to boost Nigeria's non-oil exports and SME growth

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Mr. Abba Bello, paid a business visit to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on 22 April 2026 at the CBN Head Office in Abuja, engaging on key priorities for Nigeria's growth and trade agenda.

Discussions during the meeting focused on expanding trade and export financing, increasing support for SMEs and value-adding sectors, strengthening alignment between development finance and driving jobs, growth, and sustainable FX earnings.

The engagement also emphasized aligning both institutions' efforts toward promoting economic growth and stimulating Nigeria's non-oil export sector for sustainable development.

his visit reinforced NEXIMs shared commitment towards collaboration, policy alignment, and delivering tangible outcomes for the Nigerian economy.

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