African Development Bank

Nigeria risks conflict over rising fuel, commodities prices – AfDB

The African Development Bank has raised alarm bells, cautioning that the escalating prices of…

2023: I prefer Yoruba Muslim to Akinwunmi Adesina as presidential candidate

The Muslim Rights Concern has stated that it will oppose the alleged plans to…

Sudan secures $425m loan to clear African Development Bank arrears

Sudan said on Wednesday it had cleared its arrears to the African Development Bank…

39 million Africans risk extreme poverty over COVID-19 – AfDB

The African Development Bank has predicted that about 39 million Africans could be forced…

Winner of AfDB, UNEP Sustainable Fashion contest to get $2,000

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Fashionomics Africa initiative is inaugurating a competition to support…

Buhari celebrates Adesina’s second term victory as AfDB President

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi…

JUST IN: Akinwunmi Adesina re-elected as AfDB boss

Nigerian, Akinwumi Adesina has been confirmed president of the African Development Bank for a…

Buhari, Obi excited as Adesina is cleared of ethical misconduct

President Muhammadu Buhari and one-time Anambra State Governor Peter Obi were on Tuesday excited,…

JUST IN: Buhari meets AfDB President

President, Major General (Retd.) Muhammadu Buhari is in a closed-door meeting with the President…

Obasanjo faults US over Adesina probe, writes ex-African leaders

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has faulted a demand by the United States Treasury…

Full text of US letter demanding probe of Akinwumi Adesina

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

AfDB to lift Africa’s economy with $3bn COVID-19 bond

The African Development Bank has raised $3bn in a three-year bond to help alleviate…

Tony Elumelu Foundation releases first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from AfDB

Philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and its President, Akinwumi…

I believe in youth investment, not empowerment – Akinwumi Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has expressed disbelief in youth…

Buhari nominates Adesina for re-election as AfDB president

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Akinwunmi Adesina for re-election as President of the…