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African Development Bank (AfDB)

August 27, 2022

Private sector investment in Africa’s infrastructure $19 billion in 2020: AfDB

“Private sector investment in Africa’s infrastructure rose to $19 billion in 2020, representing 23 per cent, the highest since 2016,” said AfDB.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
July 19, 2022

Lagos govt implements mobile flood solution in Kosofe

The innovative mobile flood barrier and management solution is called “SLAMDAM”, an easily deployable water-filled flood barrier.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 18, 2022

AfDB, SEC to deploy $460,000 surveillance system in capital market

The surveillance system is aimed at preserving and protecting the securities market integrity and boosting investors’ confidence.

African Development Bank (AfDB) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
May 24, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine causing African households to spend 40% of income on food: Akufo-Addo

Mr Akufo-Addo said the percentage was higher when compared with less than 20 per cent by households in advanced economies.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo [Photo credit: Prime News Ghana]
May 23, 2022

Africa loses 300,000 women, children yearly to firewood smoke: Adesina

AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina said that nine out of the 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change were in Africa.

Firewood smoke and Akinwunmi Adesina
May 8, 2022

2023 Presidency: Adesina won’t turn down Nigerians’ call to serve, support group assures

A support group leader said efforts were being made within and outside Nigeria to reach out to Mr Adesina to declare interest in the 2023 race.

Akinwunmi Adesina
May 6, 2022

APC, PDP urged to adopt AfDB’s Adesina as presidential candidate

“We commit to joining hands with all well-meaning Nigerians to draft Adesina into the 2023 presidential race.”

All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinwumi Adesina and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
March 5, 2022

Obasanjo so strong, still working hard at 85: Akinwunmi Adesina

Mr Adesina described Mr Obasanjo’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa and the world as exemplary, saying his life has continued to inspire many.

January 24, 2022

Dangote to save Nigeria $9 billion annually: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina

Mr Adesina noted that the projects could address Nigeria’s foreign exchange deficits and save about $9 billion yearly from petroleum products imports.

December 16, 2021

Nigeria ranks 7th place on Africa’s Visa Openness Index report

Benin, Gambia, and Seychelles were 2021’s top performers, as all three countries offered visa-free access to all African visitors.

Jean-Guy Afrika