The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will lead a high-level fireside dialogue at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum scheduled to hold in Abuja.
The two-day Forum, themed
“Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties,” will convene global policymakers, economists, development experts and business leaders to explore practical solutions for strengthening Africa’s economic resilience and long-term growth in the face of global trade disruptions, inflationary pressures and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
According to the official flyer released by the organisers, the Forum is scheduled to hold on 29th and 30th July, 2026, by 9:00 AM daily at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Auditorium, Abuja.
The Forum will also feature other eminent thought leaders, including Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, listed as Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Nigeria, and Mr. Harinder S. Kohli, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Emerging Markets Forum.
The 7th edition of the Forum is powered and supported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum.
Organisers disclosed that attendance is strictly by invitation. However, members of the public and stakeholders across Africa and beyond are invited to watch live proceedings on the Bank’s website via www.cbn.gov.ng and its official social media channels on YouTube @cenbank and Facebook @cenbankng.
The Africa Emerging Markets Forum has over the years become a leading platform for shaping policy dialogue on Africa’s place in the global economy, with emphasis on trade, investment, financial stability and inclusive growth.
ABF News will bring you live updates from the Forum.