Wednesday, July 1, 2026

African Development Bank (AfDB)

June 1, 2025

Development bank disbursed N1 trillion to MSMEs, created 1.2 million jobs: MD

Mr Okpanachi attributed the bank’s impact to its wholesale lending model.

Development Bank of Nigeria
May 1, 2025

Adesina urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future

He urged Nigerian leaders to end oil dependence and invest in technology, industry, and innovation.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
April 8, 2025

AfDB’s Adesina lauds Gov. Sani as Kaduna launches Nigeria’s first special agro-industrial processing zone

Mr Adesina said Kaduna’s leadership on the project reflects a vision for food security and a roadmap for economic prosperity and inclusive development.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
March 18, 2025

AfDB invests $8 billion in water infrastructure across Africa

Mr Chirwa stated, “Since 2000, the AfDB has invested over $8 billion in water infrastructure across 40 African countries, benefiting over 92 million people.’’

AfDB
February 23, 2025

No justification for high taxes deducted from our low income, federal workers lament

Ibrahim Abbas complained that the federal government’s policies appeared to be designed against federal civil servants.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
February 21, 2025

Five candidates cleared for race to succeed Akinwumi Adesina as AfDB president

The upcoming election will determine who succeeds the current AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina, who has led the bank since 2015.

AfDB
February 20, 2025

AfDB, WFP provide $1 million grant to tackle acute hunger in North-East

Mr Kamara said that as part of the Borno State Development Plan, WFP delivers food and nutrition assistance to one million people in Borno State each month.”

AfDB
February 1, 2025

Foundation seeks collaboration to tackle hunger

“Together, we can make a difference. Together, we will achieve a brighter future,” he said. 

Food stuff (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
January 20, 2025

Shettima arrives Davos for 2025 WEF

Mr Shettima will participate in bilateral meetings and discussions to advance the nation’s economic opportunities.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
January 18, 2025

AfDB partners U.S. on credit rating platform for African markets

The initiative aims to reshape how international investors assess risk in African markets.

AfDB building