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AfDB Warns of Potential Social Unrest in Nigeria, Ethiopia, OthersAfDB Warns of Potential Social Unrest in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Others

AfDB Warns of Potential Social Unrest in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Others

  In its latest macroeconomic performance and outlook report for 2024, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised concerns over…

1 year ago
African leaders reaffirm support for AfDB as President Adesina begins second termAfrican leaders reaffirm support for AfDB as President Adesina begins second term

African leaders reaffirm support for AfDB as President Adesina begins second term

African leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and its leadership under, Dr. Akinwumi…

5 years ago
Adesina re-elected as AfDB PresidentAdesina re-elected as AfDB President

Adesina re-elected as AfDB President

Akinwumi Adesina has been re-elected as President of the Africa Development Bank by its Board of Governors. Presidential spokeswoman, Lauretta…

5 years ago
AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina seeks a second term ‘to serve Africa”AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina seeks a second term ‘to serve Africa”

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina seeks a second term ‘to serve Africa”

African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday made a case for his re-election as head of the institution,…

5 years ago
COVID-19: Poor people in Africa to increase by 49.2m in 2021, Nigeria to record largest increase – AfDB revealsCOVID-19: Poor people in Africa to increase by 49.2m in 2021, Nigeria to record largest increase – AfDB reveals

COVID-19: Poor people in Africa to increase by 49.2m in 2021, Nigeria to record largest increase – AfDB reveals

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has disclosed that the number of extreme poor people could increase by 34 million and…

5 years ago
AfDB: Adesina’s reelection bid gets boost as Buhari assures support from NigeriaAfDB: Adesina’s reelection bid gets boost as Buhari assures support from Nigeria

AfDB: Adesina’s reelection bid gets boost as Buhari assures support from Nigeria

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina's  bid for re-election as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) received a massive boost on…

5 years ago
Oyo govt pays counterpart fund for World Bank project on rural access roadsOyo govt pays counterpart fund for World Bank project on rural access roads

Oyo govt pays counterpart fund for World Bank project on rural access roads

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, revealed on Wednesday that his government promptly paid the counterpart fund for Development Partners-backed…

5 years ago
Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing | By Akinwumi AdesinaOpinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing | By Akinwumi Adesina

Opinion: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing | By Akinwumi Adesina

These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And…

5 years ago
‘All hands on deck to implement Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones’ – Nanono‘All hands on deck to implement Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones’ – Nanono

‘All hands on deck to implement Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones’ – Nanono

The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the  federal government  has held a meeting with stakeholders to discuss details…

5 years ago
FUNAAB: ‘Agriculture is the most important business in the world’ – AdesinaFUNAAB: ‘Agriculture is the most important business in the world’ – Adesina

FUNAAB: ‘Agriculture is the most important business in the world’ – Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent’s…

5 years ago