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The U.S Government, in its letter AfDB's board of directors, appeared convinced that the ethics committee of the bank did ...

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U.S.A calls for an independent probe of AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina

by Chike Olisah

May 25, 2020

There were allegations of a certain number of appointments and departures deemed questionable and several contracts approved under Adesina’s leadership ...

Africa’s energy transition will cost an estimated $100 billion annually between 2020 and 2040 – AfDB

COVID-19: AfDB unveils $10 billion facility for Nigeria, others

by Chidinma Nwagbara

April 9, 2020

The AfDB has announced the provision of a $10 billion COVID-19 Response Facility for Nigeria and other regional member countries ...

COVID-19: AfDB lists the largest social bond on the London Stock Exchange

COVID-19: AfDB lists largest social bond on London Stock Exchange

by Chike Olisah

April 6, 2020

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the largest social bond to be issued in the capital market.

Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from African Development Bank

Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses first tranche of $5million partnership commitment from African Development Bank

by NM Partners

February 10, 2020

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated AfDB and its President, Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African entrepreneurship.

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Growth must be seen in citizens’ lives, AfDB President to African leaders

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

February 4, 2020

Akinwumi Adesina has urged African countries to ensure inclusive growth that will affect the lives of the citizens of the continent.

AfDB invests $600 million in Africa’s renewable energy, discloses de-risk plan

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

January 24, 2020

About $600 million has been invested by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Africa for the development of renewable energy in the ...

AfDB develops Index to aid women empowerment

by Abiola Odutola

October 4, 2019

AfDB has developed the Women’s Financing Index to track African countries that give women priority in loan disbursement.

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Here’s why Cote d’Ivoire is supporting Akinwumi Adesina’s second term bid to head AfDB

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

September 7, 2019

The reason why Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina received the backing of Cote d’Ivoire to serve as the President of African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for ...