The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, received the Global Chief Executive Officer of Mastercard, Mr. Michael Miebach, and his delegation during a courtesy visit to the Bank’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The visit underscores the growing collaboration between the Central Bank and global financial technology stakeholders aimed at advancing Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem, expanding financial inclusion, and supporting innovation in the country’s financial services sector.
During the meeting, Governor Cardoso welcomed the Mastercard delegation and reaffirmed the CBN’s commitment to creating a resilient, inclusive, and technology-driven financial system that promotes economic growth and broadens access to financial services for Nigerians.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss areas of mutual interest, including digital payment innovation, payment infrastructure development, financial inclusion, and the adoption of secure technologies to support Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.
Leading the Mastercard delegation, Global CEO Michael Miebach expressed the company’s commitment to partnering with stakeholders across Nigeria to accelerate the adoption of digital payment solutions, enhance financial access, and support the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The visit reflects the continued interest of global payment technology firms in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving financial landscape and reinforces ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between the public and private sectors in building a modern, secure, and inclusive payments ecosystem.
