Mr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), says Nigeria is losing about 29 billion dollars annually due to a lack of reliable power supply. Adesina said that it amounted to 5.8 per cent loss in the nation’s Gross…
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Friday advocated for youth investment in Nigeria’s Agri-business. Adesina championed the advocacy in his keynote address at the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) Primates and wives’ Retreat…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, says conflict of interest is hindering implementation of the bank’s anti-corruption fund. Adesina, in an interview, said the bank established an anti-corruption fund of about 55 million dollars seven years ago, which…
president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa loses between seven billion dollars and 15 billion dollars annually due to climate change. The President of the bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said this during an interview with…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. Dr. Adesina received the award from the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation at a ceremony held…
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to create quality jobs for their teeming unemployed youths, to stem the trend of brain drain bedevilling the continent. Adesina said in Abuja on…
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has urged African countries to focus on intra-regional trade to curb its vulnerability to commodity price volatility. While speaking on sustainable trade and energy mix at the Sustainable Trade Africa…
Seven newly elected Nigerian Governors visited the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan to strengthen cooperation and unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. A statement issued by the Bank on Saturday, said the delegation was led…
African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina on Thursday pledged greater commitment to the development of cities and stressed the need for increased investment and autonomy for municipalities, the continent’s engine for economic growth. The Bank chief spoke at a…
The African Development Bank has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA) to help African countries, specifically, their agriculture sectors, prepare for, adapt and build resilience against adverse effects of climate change such as flooding and drought. The…
