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AfDB warns of unrest in Nigeria, amid rising commodity prices

Concerns are rising over the potential for social unrest in Nigeria and other African…

Northwest govs, AfDB to explore agro-industrialization potential

In a strategic move to harness the transformative potential of the Special Agro-Industrialisation Programme,…

AfDB launches facility to insure farmers against climate change

The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation…

Nigerian govt most difficult client, AfDB official reveals

A senior official of the African development bank, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Tuesday, described the…

Africa’s rising insecurity threatens development – AfDB

The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that…

Remarks of AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, at 2020 CIBN Fellowship Investiture

Your Excellency, Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, Mr. Ernest Ebi, Chairman of the…

Young agripreneurs win big at AfDB AgriPitch competition

The African Development Bank (AfDB), has awarded cash prizes of $120,000 to some African…

Climate change: AfDB to double financing for Africa to $25bn by 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed to double its climate finance for Africa…

COVID-19: AfDB approves $27.33m for AU’s response initiative

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved 27.33 million dollars in grants to boost…

Abuja Chamber of Commerce lauds Adesina’s re-election as AfDB President

Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Thursday applauded…

AfDB Vice President Blanke resigns

 The Vice President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has resigned. Dr Jennifer Blanke who…

AfDB boss, Akinwumi Adesina, to face fresh probe

The African Development Bank says it has commissioned an independent inquiry into allegations of…

Full text of US letter demanding probe of Akinwumi Adesina

The United States received your letter of May 5, in which you share your…

Nigeria records highest COVID-19 deaths in West Africa as toll hits 7,839

Africa has recorded over 3,000 deaths due to complications arising from COVID-19. According to…

Corruption at AfDB: U.S. rejects Adesina’s exoneration, wants fresh probe

The United States has rejected the clean bill given Dr. Akinwumi Adesina by the…