Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the latest scoop in the world of Nigerian finance according to ChannelsTv President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the fresh face set to helm the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). That's right; he's taking the reins for a thrilling five-year term, pending the Senate's stamp of approval.

But hold on to your seats, there's more to this financial shake-up! Tinubu didn't stop at Cardoso; he's also lined up some impressive individuals to be Cardoso's right-hand folks, in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. That's the one where the President of Nigeria gets to pick the CBN Governor and four Deputy Governors, as long as the Senate gives the nod.

Now, here's the juicy bit: If all goes according to plan, Cardoso will be stepping into the shoes of the Acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubu. But hey, who exactly is this Cardoso guy, and why should you care? Well, here's a sneak peek into his world:

1. He hails from the vibrant city of Lagos, adding some local flavor to this international financial stage.

2. His family tree has deep roots in Brazil, with ancestors from prominent Popo Aguda families. Talk about a rich heritage!

3. His father, Felix Bankole Cardoso, made history as Nigeria's very first indigenous Accountant-General back in 1963. An impressive lineage, to say the least.

4. Cardoso's educational journey took him through Corona School Ikoyi and St. Gregory’s College in Lagos.

5. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University in 1980 – a degree worth its weight in gold.

6. The man's no stranger to academia; he snagged a Master's degree in Public Administration in 2005, thanks to his Mason Fellowship.

7. Before his new gig, Cardoso was the big boss at Citibank Nigeria, and he steered the ship like a pro.

8. Oh, and remember Lagos State's economic planning and budget? Well, Cardoso took the reins there too when Tinubu was running the show as the state's governor.

9. He's not just a finance whiz; Cardoso's also the founding chairman and co-chair of the Ehingbeti Summit, an economic powerhouse in Lagos state.

10. When he's not making financial moves, Cardoso enjoys family time – he's married with five children and even has three grandchildren.

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