The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said he will continue to push for more capital investments into Africa even after stepping down from his …
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AfDB Begins Rollout of 36 Agro-Industrial Zones to Boost Nigeria’s Economy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has completed eight Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) across Nigeria under the first phase of its agricultural transformation initiative, with 28 more zones currently being …
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UN Commends AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina for Transformative Global Finance Leadership
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has praised the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for his trailblazing role in reshaping global development finance …
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Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …
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DBN Disburses Over N1 Trillion to MSMEs, Supports 1.2 Million Jobs Nationwide — Okpanachi
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has disclosed that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, a milestone that has directly …
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Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected AfDB President as Nigeria’s Cardoso Wins Central Banker of the Year
Dr Sidi Ould Tah, a renowned economist and national of Mauritania, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will take over from Nigeria’s …
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LCCI Projects $538m Yearly Agro-Processing Investment for Nigeria’s Growth
The Agricultural and Allied Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said Nigeria must invest at least $538 million every year for 10 years to grow …
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President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has raised alarm over the huge economic losses Africa is facing due to climate change. He said the continent is currently …
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Race Tightens for AfDB President as Five Candidates Share Plans for Africa’s Future
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is getting hotter as the date for the election draws near. The current president of the bank, Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, …
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AfDB President Adesina Calls for Stronger Investment Bridges Between Africa and Global Markets
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has again made a strong case for increased global investment in Africa, saying the continent remains one of …