Akinwumi Adesina

Nigerian Defence Academy confers honors on AfDB President, AdesinaNigerian Defence Academy confers honors on AfDB President, Adesina

Nigerian Defence Academy confers honors on AfDB President, Adesina

THE Nigerian Defence Academy, the country’s leading military and academic institution, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees in Management Science on…

6 years ago
AfDB seeks partnerships to lift 1 billion people out of hunger globallyAfDB seeks partnerships to lift 1 billion people out of hunger globally

AfDB seeks partnerships to lift 1 billion people out of hunger globally

THE African Development Bank, AfDB called on global partners to join hands to lift one billion people worldwide out of…

7 years ago
AfDB, FAO target agriculture investments to end hunge, create wealth in AfricaAfDB, FAO target agriculture investments to end hunge, create wealth in Africa

AfDB, FAO target agriculture investments to end hunge, create wealth in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and FAO today agreed to boost joint efforts aimed at catalysing agriculture sector investments in…

7 years ago
AfDB Mourns Passing of ex- UN Secretary General, Kofi AnnanAfDB Mourns Passing of ex- UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

AfDB Mourns Passing of ex- UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

THE African Development Bank, (AfDB) has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former…

7 years ago
AfDB President, Adesina calls for emerging agriculture technologies to optimize farmers’ outputAfDB President, Adesina calls for emerging agriculture technologies to optimize farmers’ output

AfDB President, Adesina calls for emerging agriculture technologies to optimize farmers’ output

The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB),  Akinwumi Adesina, has made an urgent call to give farmers across…

7 years ago
Kenyatta, Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructureKenyatta, Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

Kenyatta, Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.…

7 years ago
Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says AdesinaKorea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says Adesina

Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says Adesina

53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank  opened in Busan, Korea, on Monday with a call on African Governments…

7 years ago

Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president loses father

Roland Adesina, the father of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, has passed away. The minister of…

7 years ago

Africa’s population explosion is a ticking time bomb — AfDB Governors

The African Development Bank and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match…

7 years ago
African Development Bank to create 25 million jobs, launches Youth Advisory GroupAfrican Development Bank to create 25 million jobs, launches Youth Advisory Group

African Development Bank to create 25 million jobs, launches Youth Advisory Group

Mr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)  has inaugurated  the Presidential Youth Advisory Group (PYAG)…

7 years ago