World Food Prize Foundation appoints outgoing AfDB president Adesina to Council of Advisors
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development ...
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Nigeria recommits to Africa’s development with fresh $500 million Trust Fund boost – Edun
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic development with a fresh contribution of $500 million to the ...
AfDB reaches record 241.9% capital growth in 2025 ahead of leadership transition
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has witnessed a surge in capital growth, expanding by 241.9% over the past decade, as ...
Raw material exports keep Africa poor – AfDB president Adesina says
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to put an end to ...
AfDB to unlock $10 billion for African farmers with new $500 million facility
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $500 million facility aimed at ...
Understanding industrialisation and free zones in Nigeria
From Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the message is clear: an industrial revolution is crucial for Nigeria's transformation
Africa needs $402.2 billion annually by 2030 for structural transformation – AfDB President
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Africa needs $402.2 billion annually by ...
“AfDB commits $1.5 billion to promote export of Agro-Products in Africa” — Adeshina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina says his bank has provided the impressive sum of $1.5 billion to promote the export of value-added ...
“Abidjan-Lagos Highway corridor attracts $15.5 billion in Investment at AIF 2023”- Adesina
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said that the Abidjan-Lagos highway corridor has successfully secured $15.5 billion in investment interest.
Africa’s infrastructure finance default rate at 2.1% is lowest in the world- AfDB President
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has stated that the default rate on infrastructure financing for African countries is one of the lowest ...
