Nigeria and Brazil have initiated talks to deepen cooperation in financial technology, mobile money, and payment systems as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations.
The discussions took place in Brasília between the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the President of the Central Bank of Brazil, Gabriel Galípolo, during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the South American nation.
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According to a statement released by the CBN on Saturday, the engagement was part of a wider working visit by the Nigerian delegation to the Banco Central do Brasil, which included technical sessions on monetary policy, regulatory frameworks, and financial stability
Cardoso emphasized that the collaboration would provide Nigeria with an opportunity to build a more resilient financial system capable of attracting investment, boosting diaspora remittances, and fostering a stable environment for trade.
He also noted that Brazil’s experience in advancing financial inclusion could offer valuable lessons for Nigeria, while Nigeria’s rapidly expanding fintech sector could, in turn, provide useful insights for Brazil.
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Highlighting shared cultural and demographic ties, Cardoso pointed to Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian community—the largest population of African descent outside the continent—as a potential bridge for enhancing remittance flows and creating stronger financial linkages between the two countries.
Galípolo welcomed the initiative, stressing that deeper financial cooperation would help both nations strengthen monetary stability and promote shared prosperity.
He described the talks as “mutually beneficial” and affirmed Brazil’s readiness to expand engagement with Nigeria.
The CBN delegation included senior officials overseeing monetary policy, currency operations, and financial regulation, underscoring the broad scope of the partnership talks.
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