Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Akinwumi Adesina

April 25, 2026

Jonathan’s performance as president well documented, Atiku’s ‘inexperience’ label flawed, says Yuguda

Mr Yuguda stated that said Mr Jonathan’s leadership style was deliberate rather than dramatic.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan
January 2, 2026

University of Gambia renames faculty after Akinwumi Adesina, President Barrow unveils plaque

President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
September 1, 2025

New AfDB president vow to prioritise reforms, partnerships, youths in 100 days

Mr Tah said Africa is young, ambitious and restless with potential.

Sidi Ould Tah
August 7, 2025

Dangote Refinery shows business viability in Nigeria, other African nations: AfDB

To buttress Mr Adesina’s position, the African Export-Import Bank announced on Tuesday that it has signed a $1.35 billion financing facility in favour of the refinery.

dangote logo
July 31, 2025

FG, AfDB set to implement SAPZ in Oyo

The bank said that the 29km project would be held at the SAPZ Phase 1 site in Atan, Ijaiye, Akinyele LGA of Oyo State, on August 2.

Governor Seyi Makinde
June 11, 2025

World Food Prize Foundation appoints Adesina to advisory council

Mr Adesina has been at the forefront of galvanising political will to transform African agriculture through several initiatives.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
May 30, 2025

Nigeria commits to fresh $500 million NTF contribution to AfDB

“The $500 million you have committed to the AfDB for the NTF will allow us to do balance sheet optimisation,” stated Mr Adesina.

Wale Edun, Minister of Finance
May 29, 2025
Sidi Tah and Bola Tinubu
April 18, 2025

AfDB president Adesina meets with Buhari on thank-you visit

“He strongly stood by me in difficult times, which ensured my re-election. Thank you, sir,” Mr Adesina said.

President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina