Tag: AfDB
AfDB commits $210m to Nigeria’s agro-processing zones
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is providing $210 million for the development of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme in Nigeria.
AfDB’s President, Akinwumi...
AfDB appoints 12 new Executive Directors
The African Development Bank has appointed 12 new Executive Directors consisting of five women, for a three-year term.
The President of the African Development Bank...
Climate change: AfDB mobilises $13bn for 20m African farmers
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the African Development Fund (ADF) would introduce a Climate Action Window to mobilise...
PHOTOS: Adesina, wife celebrate 38th wedding anniversary
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and his wife, Grace, on Thursday, celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary.
The former Minister...
Adesina: Why I won’t contest for Nigeria’s presidency
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has turned down the request to vie for Nigeria’s presidency.
Adesina cited his responsibilities...
Why we bought APC presidential forms for Adesina — Coalition
A Coalition of 28 support groups, led by Mr. Ademola Babatunde of the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), says the challenging situation of the country...
Akinwumi Adesina strikes again!
By FEMI ADESINA
Anytime he traverses the land, air or sea like a troubadour, he must bring good tidings. Each time the Nigerian President of...
AfDB mobilizes $540m for Nigeria’s food security
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed readiness to support Nigeria to develop Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, as part of the quest for food...
AfDB earmarks $1.5bn Africa emergency food plan
The President of the Africa Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says AfDB has developed a $1.5 billion Africa Emergency Food Plan, which is now...
@50: AfDB invests $45bn across 40 countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) through the African Development Fund (ADF) has invested $45 billion in 2,750 operations across 40 African countries.
The Bank in...
