World Bank has called for more impact-driven partnerships to address the development challenges in Africa. This call is part of a broader push for more collaborative and outcome-focused development efforts, recognising that global challenges like climate change, health pandemics, and…
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, says serving as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the greatest honour of his life. Adesina said this at a breakfast meeting held for the media to declare open the AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings in…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) says hundreds of million lives were directly impacted during his 10-year stewardship of the regional development bank. Adesina disclosed this on Monday during a Media Welcome Breakfast that marked…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $614 million to Nigeria’s digital and creative industries in an ambitious move to foster youth entrepreneurship, strengthen the country’s non-oil economy, and generate millions of jobs. At the 14th Convocation Lecture of the…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has called on African nations to take strategic positions in the global energy transition by shifting from raw mineral exports to processing and value addition. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in a statement on…
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African governments, to prioritise health security, with the same urgency as national defence. Adesina, who said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, also called for a more…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has pledged significant investment in Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Adesina made this commitment on Thursday during a state banquet held in his honour by the Cross River…
The Federal Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to commence implementation of agro-industrial projects in Kaduna and Calabar to boost food security in the country. The AfDB in a statement said it would kickstart the construction of the 538…
…Commends UBA’s role in facilitating africa’s development The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, stated on Wednesday that strengthening connections between global financial hubs and African markets is crucial for unlocking economic opportunities. Dr Adesina…
By Matthew Denis The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its instrumental role in advancing Nigeria’s economic recovery. This commendation follows a high-level meeting with…
