James Emejo in AbujaGovernor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, restated his commitment to deepen financial sector reforms and attract long-term investment, when he hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII). The meeting in Abuja with the BII delegation, led by its Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, was part of efforts to deepen reforms in Nigeria. Discussions focused on developments in the financial services sector, BII’s investment outlook, and opportunities to deploy patient capital in support of banking sector stability, financial inclusion, and sustainable private-sector growth, according to a statement by the apex bank. Cardoso further stated that Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) providing long-term capital and strong governance were key partners in Nigeria’s reform agenda. Layfield reaffirmed BII’s continued interest in Nigeria’s financial services sector, emphasising the importance of regulatory clarity and sustained engagement to support investment and inclusive growth.