AFDB
28 Feb
The South African government has expressed endorsement and support for Financial strategist and former Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Swazi Tshabalala, who recently declared her candidacy for the Bank’s presidency.
24 Feb
The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Mastercard Foundation, has targeted 200,000 small-scale farmers in reducing their post-harvest losses in the Northeast.
23 Feb
Many Federal Government workers have continued to express concern about the high income taxes that are deducted from their salaries monthly through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) model. The civil servants, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said that it was frustrating given the country’s current economic…
23 Feb
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s elder statesman, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The AfDB boss in a statement on Sunday, described Adebanjo as a fearless defender of democracy and a lifelong champion of justice, equity, and truth. Adesina hailed Pa Adebanjo’s unwavering principles…
21 Feb
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of candidates vying for the prestigious role of president. AfDB, in a statement, said this was the outcome of a two-day meeting held at the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, by the Steering Committee of the…
21 Feb
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have distributed $1 million (N1.5 billion) in food items to 17,236 households in Borno State.
13 Feb
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has dismissed rumors that he intends to run for the presidency of Nigeria in the next election. Adesina clarified that his statement about being ready to "serve in any capacity" during an interview with Arise TV was misrepresented by several media outlets. Adesina, who was…
11 Feb
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, is ready to serve Nigeria and Africa in any capacity after his tenure in the regional bank.
7 Feb
President Bola Tinubu and billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, have heaped praises on the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday, describing him as Nigeria’s best export to the world and one of Africa’s finest leaders.
6 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday.
6 Feb
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has felicitated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, as he celebrates
6 Feb
All roads will lead to Abidjan Sofitel Hotel today where the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), fondly referred to as Africa’s ‘optimist-in-chief’, Akinwumi Adesina, PhD, will be celebrated by friends and relations.
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