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African Development Bank (AfDB)

October 28, 2023

AfDB, partners commit $1 billion to fund agro-industrial zones in 24 Nigerian states 

An initial $520 million had already been voted by the development partners for the development of eight special agro-industrial processing zones in the country.

Akinwunmi Adesina
October 27, 2023

AfDB announces $4.4 billion investment portfolio in Nigeria

He anticipates that it will reach 8 per cent by the end of 2023 with timely and targeted actions for some projects.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
October 22, 2023

Shettima to participate in AfDB world food dialogue in U.S.

He explained that, as the special guest, Mr Shettima would deliver a keynote address at the event, which would commence on Oct. 24.

Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima
October 15, 2023

Morocco Earthquake: AfDB delegation applauds emergency response team

The September 8 earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 5,000.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
October 14, 2023

Corruption not African issue; people ‘cooking books’ are in Europe: Adesina

“You have people cooking the books that are in the financial industry in Europe, not in Africa,” according to the AfDB president.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
September 17, 2023

ADF approves $6.73 million grant to boost business, governance in Mozambique

According to the statement, the project will support private-sector development and the management of public finances.

African Development Fund
July 23, 2023

Nigeria won’t be on right track even if Tinubu distributes N50,000 palliatives; cost of governance too high: APC chieftain

The politician believes Nigeria won’t surmount the problems even if Mr Tinubu distributes N50,000 to every family.

President Bola Tinubu
July 22, 2023

FG urges states, LGs to domesticate revised gender policy

“The policy will also protect women’s human rights and mitigate sexual and gender-based violence through appropriate buffers and related services.”

Perm Sec, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Monilola Udoh
June 6, 2023

IFC partners BUA Group with $500 million loan to boost industrialisation, employment in northern Nigeria, Sahel

Investing in northern Nigeria is integral to IFC’s strategy to promote sustainable development in underserved regions.

International Finance Corporation and BUA Group
May 28, 2023

Fuel subsidy only benefits rich; killing Nigeria’s economy: Adesina

He called for the government’s support for the private sector and modular refineries to allow for efficiency and competitiveness to drive down fuel pump prices.

Akin Adesina at the lecture