The para powerlifters won seven gold medals at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
“In Europe, America and other developing countries, farmers have insurance against hail, flood, and disasters, they call it disaster payment. Our farmers have nothing.
Nigeria and other African countries must consistently maintain a seven per cent growth rate for the next four to five decades to eradicate poverty.
Afreximbank became the only organisation to take home more than one honour at the award ceremony where it won both the African Bank of the Year and the DFI of the Year awards.
AfDB says Nigeria and other African economies are projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2023 and 4.3 per cent in 2024.
“Africa needs to establish itself as an equal player, both regionally and globally.
On adaptation, Mr Adesina said it would cost about $250 billion and $407 billion by 2030 regarding Africa’s need to adapt to climate change.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterates that Nigeria and other African countries are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate risks.
The Nigerian Fintech giant is nominated alongside other fintech companies from South Africa and Uganda for the Fintech of the year award.
Africa must use all its comparative advantages to mobilize the resources needed to finance its sustainable development ambitions.
