The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Yemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor and four others as deputy governors of the apex bank.

They were confirmed following a screening by the upper legislative body.

The deputy governors who were confirmed are Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor, and Bala Bello.

Before their confirmation, the nominees had answered questions on matters related to economic and other policies.

During the screening, Cardoso promised to embrace compliance, assuring that under his leadership, the apex bank would remain apolitical.

However, in the course of the screening, a point of order was raised by Senator Agom Jarigbe.

On September 15, President Bola Tinubu nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new CBN Governor, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.