Buhari, nine other presidents, others receive AfCFTA awards
The award ceremony was organised virtually by the African Union with the private sector in the AU headquarters at Addis ...
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Adesina calls for investment in education, human capital to transform Nigeria
Adesina spoke virtually at the maiden 2020 Prize Presentation Ceremony and Graduation of 53 Leadership Ambassadors organised by the Nigerian ...
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AfDB tasks African governments on financing nutrition in COVID-19 recovery plan
The call was made in a statement from African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Buhari’s applause for Akinwmi Adesina, by Femi Adesina
If America and some other world powers come after you, you have every right to shiver in the broiling sun. ...
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I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Africa passionately, by Akinwunmi Adesina
I would definitely not be here without the extraordinary support of my country, Nigeria, and my President H.E. Muhammadu Buhari. ...
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AfDB: Group hails Adesina’s reelection, urges him to redouble his efforts
In a congratulatory message signed by Abdulwahid Olowonjaye and Hon. Abbas Agbara, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the group said they ...
Read moreAdesina reelected AfDB president
The election took place electronically on Thursday at the virtual Annual General Meeting of the bank.
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AfDB debars four Nigerian companies for fraudulent practices
The AfDB’s Communications and External Relations Department made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.
Read moreAfDB: Independent Review Panel exonerates Adesina
This was contained in the panel’s report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday.
Read moreAfrican Development Bank ranks 4th on global index of transparency
The Index is the only independent measure of aid transparency among the world’s major development agencies.
Read moreS&P Global affirms AfDB’s AAA rating with stable outlook
The bank’s Communications and External Relations Department made this known in statement on Monday.
Read moreAfDB Vice President resigns
The bank’s Communications and External Relations Department made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
Read moreAfDB approves $288.5m for Nigeria COVID-19 Response Support Programme
The bank’s Communications and External Relations Department made this known in a statement on Saturday.
Read moreAfDB approves new five-year strategy for Nigeria amidst COVID-19 concerns
The bank’s Communications and External Relations Department in a statement on Friday said the strategy was approved on May 27.
Read moreAdesina: Yoruba Ko’ya writes US, says integrity of AfDB must be protected
In a letter directed to the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, a foremost pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Koya ...
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AfDB board authorises independent body to review Ethics Committee report
The Bureau of the Board of Governors of AfDB made the resolution in a communique issued by its chairperson, Niale ...
Read moreAkinwumi Adesina: The inside story, by Femi Adesina
One of the hallmarks of seasoned, methodical people is patience, refusal to be rushed or stampeded. Since the alleged breach ...
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AfDB: Sierra Leone president assures Adesina of country’s support
Bio joined other African leaders to rally support for embattled Adesina on his verified Twitter handle, accessed by the News ...
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FG opposes fresh trial of Adesina by Board + full letter
The position of the Federal Government was contained in a letter to the Board by the Minister of Finance, Budget ...
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Obasanjo kicks against fresh probe of Adesina + full letter
The former President made his position known in a letter to the Board of the AfDB, which has taken a ...
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