Emir of Ibadan

14/10/2026

AFC appoints CBN governor Cardoso as board chairman

“The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as chairman of its board of directors.
The corporation announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, October 14, saying Cardoso succeeds Ireti Samuel-Ogbu, who will remain a member of the board.
The appointment brings Cardoso’s experience in banking, economic policy and public sector leadership to the corporation as it advances infrastructure and industrial investments across Africa.
Samaila Zubairu, AFC’s president and chief executive officer, said Cardoso’s leadership would strengthen the corporation’s efforts to mobilise capital for projects that support productive capacity and job creation.
“We are delighted to welcome Mr Cardoso as our Board Chairman. He shares our conviction that Africa’s lasting stability depends on its productive capacity,” Zubairu said.
“His leadership will strengthen AFC as we advance The Africa We Build 2050, mobilising African capital to build the infrastructure and industries that create jobs, prosperity and dignity for our people.”
Cardoso said he looked forward to working with the board, management and member states to advance the corporation’s development agenda.
“A more productive Africa is a more stable Africa. AFC has the credibility and track record to mobilise capital and build the infrastructure and industries that drive transformation,” he said.”

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09/10/2026

“Our gross reserves are at an all time high of 18 years—it has never been these high in 18 years. The net reserves is at USD 46 Billion. In addition to that the Foreign Exchange Market is stable. These are the things that give investors confidence." ~ Olayemi Cardoso, Governor Central Bank of Nigeria

08/10/2026

“In just three years, Nigeria has achieved remarkable stability many once thought impossible. I call it the Cardoso miracle,” says George Onafowokan, CEO of Coleman Wires and Cables.

At a time when critics feared Nigeria could become the next Zimbabwe, confidence in the reforms remained. Today, the Naira has stabilised and is appreciating, while Nigeria is regaining its appeal as an investment destination.

With Treasury bill yields exceeding 20% and Nigeria returning to the JP Morgan index, businesses can plan investments with greater confidence. This renewed stability is boosting investor trust, attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI), and supporting industrial growth.

Stable foreign exchange is restoring confidence and opening new doors for Nigeria’s economy.

Central Bank of Nigeria

06/10/2026

MY CASE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ()

“The administration has also improved the welfare, equipment and operational capacity of our Armed Forces and other security agencies. Significant progress has been recorded against terrorist and bandit networks, particularly in the North-East and North-West.” ~ Mallam Alwan Hassan (), PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SPOKESMAN

06/10/2026

MY CASE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ()

“Under President Tinubu, the economic stability and policy clarity achieved are already encouraging new investment, evidenced by over 3 trillion naira invested in telecommunications alone from 2025 to date, driven by confidence in Nigeria's favourable economic climate, with similar growth emerging in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure as Nigeria rebuilds its credibility as an investment destination. Leadership is confronting the root causes of hardship and building a credible path out of it, a path growing clearer as inflationary pressures ease, domestic production gains greater support, the foreign-exchange market becomes more stable and transparent, and government revenues are redirected toward infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social protection, sacrifices that will soon produce relief. Several notorious terrorist and bandit commanders, including Halilu Sububu, have been eliminated alongside their networks, freeing once-threatened communities from fear, allowing farmers to return to abandoned lands, reviving commercial activities, and making our roads safer. We cannot afford to return to an era where businesses struggled to access foreign exchange, government revenues vanished into opaque subsidies, and economic decisions were postponed for future generations to bear the cost.” ~ Mallam Alwan Hassan (), PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SPOKESMAN

06/10/2026

MY CASE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ()

“The same investment is reaching healthcare, with over 4,000 primary healthcare facilities being revitalised nationwide to bring essential medical services closer to communities, meaning mothers now receive better care during pregnancy, more children get immunised, and more Nigerians access treatment without traveling long distances; this President also secured a landmark Supreme Court judgment affirming that allocations for democratically elected local governments be paid directly to them, protecting the level of government closest to ordinary Nigerians, responsible for primary schools, healthcare centres, local roads, markets, and essential services. More infrastructure is being built, more young people are receiving educational support, more resources are reaching states and local governments, and Nigeria's economy is recovering its strength and credibility, reforms that must continue, gains that must be protected, and benefits that must reach every Nigerian household. The choice before Nigerians is clear: continue along the path of reform, stability, investment, and sustainable growth, or return to a system of waste, privileged access, uncontrolled subsidies, and debt-funded consumption that the likes of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar want us to return to, a system that appeared comfortable but was consuming our future, a future President Tinubu chose to rescue.” ~ Mallam Alwan Hassan (), PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SPOKESMAN

04/10/2026

Mallam Alwan Hassan () further explains that although operates as a zero-interest loan, it remains a valuable benefit the country provides to students, noting that many beneficiaries have already begun repaying their loans. He credits Northerners, the programme's biggest beneficiaries, for being smart enough to key into the initiative.
Alwan highlights that Northern Nigeria is now excelling in education, citing the latest NECO results where Kano emerged as the highest-performing state nationwide. He attributes this success to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's () leadership, which he says has remained consistent since his tenure as Commissioner.
He adds that Kano has become a bustling construction site today, thanks to President Tinubu's () efforts in ensuring states now have access to significantly more resources than before.

04/10/2026

In another segment, Mal. Alwan Hassan () discusses the President's () NELFUND () initiative, which covers over 300 institutions and provides loans to tertiary students. He explains that by offering these loans, parents are relieved of school fee burdens and can redirect those resources toward other pressing needs.

04/10/2026

In his PAP interview, Mal. Alwan () explains why President Tinubu's () state policing drive is key to tackling insecurity, noting that community-recruited security personnel perform better since they understand local terrain. He also challenges the claim that Nigeria has over 100 million poor people, arguing that while poverty exists, as in every society, Nigeria's situation doesn't match the extreme picture international organizations portray.

02/10/2026

Mallam Alwan Hassan () joins PAP's Umar Dandago for a discussion in which he makes the case for President Bola Tinubu's () reelection, stating that he is promoting a government that has achieved a great deal. Among the security achievements he highlights are the induction of new surveillance aircraft and ATAK helicopters, the recruitment of 28,000 military personnel and 70,000 police officers, an increase in military salaries, the establishment of Forest Guards to secure forests and unguarded areas, and steps towards establishing state police to strengthen policing at the community level.