BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman
Nairametrics's headline. Reported by Nairametrics, Punch, ThisDay, The Sun Nigeria.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Sun Nigeria, Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), an infrastructure investment institution. Nairametrics reported that AFC President and CEO Samaila Zubairu disclosed the appointment on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Punch also reported the appointment, stating that the Africa Finance Corporation named Cardoso as the new Board Chairman. Nairametrics reported that Cardoso replaces a predecessor whose name is cut off in the excerpt, so that detail cannot be confirmed from the supplied text. The sources supplied do not state the reason for the appointment.
Key points
- The Sun Nigeria reported Cardoso was appointed Chairman of the AFC Board of Directors.
- Nairametrics said AFC President and CEO Samaila Zubairu disclosed the appointment on Wednesday.
- Nairametrics said the disclosure came on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Punch reported that the Africa Finance Corporation named Cardoso as its new Board Chairman.
What we know
- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been appointed Chairman of the AFC Board of Directors, according to The Sun Nigeria and Punch.
- Nairametrics reported that AFC President and CEO Samaila Zubairu disclosed the appointment on Wednesday.
- Nairametrics reported the disclosure was made on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
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BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman. According to The Sun Nigeria, Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), an infrastructure investment institution. Nairametrics reported that AFC President and CEO Samaila Zubairu disclosed the appointment on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Punch also reported the appointment, stating that the Africa Finance Corporation named Cardoso as the new Board Chairman. Nairametrics reported that Cardoso replaces a predecessor whose name is cut off in the excerpt, so that detail cannot be confirmed from the supplied text. The sources supplied do not state the reason for the appointment. Covered by 4 publications. Nairametrics: BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman. Punch: CBN governor Cardoso appointed AFC board chairman. ThisDay: AFC Appoints CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso Board Chairman. The Sun Nigeria: Cardoso appointed AFC Board Chairman.
Who is covering it
- Nairametrics Nigeria BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). AFC President and CEO, Samaila Zubairu, disclosed the appointment on Wednesday on the sidelines of the IMF meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Cardoso replaces Mrs I 14 Oct · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria CBN governor Cardoso appointed AFC board chairman The Africa Finance Corporation has appointed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. 15 Oct · Tier 3
- ThisDay Nigeria AFC Appoints CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso Board Chairman Nume Ekeghe in Bangkok, Thailand The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, yesterday announced the appointment of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 15 Oct · Tier 3
- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Cardoso appointed AFC Board Chairman Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading infrastructure investment institution focused on addressing Africa’s development needs. 15 Oct · Tier 3
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