Tag: Akinwumi Adesina
Adesina advocates youth empowerment in Nigerian agri-business
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Friday advocated for youth empowerment in Nigerian Agri-business.
Adesina championed the advocacy in his...
Conflict of interest hinders implementation of AfDB’s anti-corruption fund- Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, says conflict of interest is hindering implementation of the bank’s anti-corruption fund.
Adesina, in an interview, said...
Africa loses $15bn annually due to climate change — AfDB president
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa loses between seven billion dollars and 15 billion dollars annually due to...
Adesina says great opportunities abound in Africa amid global challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina says there is great potential and opportunities in Africa.
According to him, this is evident in...
Africa needs $402.2bn annually to boost structural transformation by 2030- AfDB
Africa needs to close a financing gap of about 402.2 billion dollars annually by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation.
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the president...
Gender equality: AfDB president bags UN “HeForShe” award for commitment
The African Development Bank (AfDB)Group President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, to be named HeForShe Champion in recognition of his commitment to gender equality and women...
AfDB, American Bank Support IMF’s Groundbreaking Decision
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board has given its approval for the inclusion of hybrid capital as an eligible instrument to channel Special...
2023: Women group urges AfDB’s President Adesina to run for presidency
A group of women activists, under the aegis of “Women for Secured Nation”, has urged
the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi...
COVID Omicron Variant- Ban on African countries unfair, discriminatory —...
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says the travel ban on some African countries over Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant is...
AfDB says investments must be tailored to needs of ECOWAS Regional...
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) investments must be tailored to the needs of...
AfDB to incorporate AfCFTA in its country, regional integration strategies –Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said it would incorporate the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) into its country and regional integration...
Nigeria, a strong voice on global stage – Amb. Muhammad-Bande
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande says Nigeria is a strong voice on the global stage and has been a pre-eminent...
