Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
17 Dec
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says it will construct a new state-of-the-art headquarters building in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. AfDB said this in a statement on Tuesday that the decision was approved by the bank’s Boards of Directors. The bank emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the country and providing a modern…
5 Jun 2024
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $117 billion (88.1 billion Units of Account) General Callable Cap
31 May 2024
Africa needs to close a financing gap of about 402.2 billion dollars annually by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation.
31 May 2024
Economies on the African continent have been estimated to grow by 4.3 per cent between 2024 and 2025, raising optimism of a rebound and sustained economic growth across Africa.
30 May 2024
African leaders, yesterday, called for a fair global financing architecture, especially an indigenous credit rating agency, to truly assess
7 Mar 2024
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has hinged Nigeria’s socio-economic turnaround on the pursuit of aggressive policies in the area of food security, universal health coverage, housing, education and true federalism and fiscal accountability.
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
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Today, let us mourn the passing of a beloved destiny helper in Nigeria, our Nigeria, Comrade Meritocracy, who has been with us before our so-called independence.
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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) today celebrated the promotion of 32 officers in a colorful ceremony at the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) office complex on Diplomatic Drive, Abuja. The event, attended by senior officers, family members, and well-wishers, marked a significant milestone for the honorees. While decorating the officers, CP Uche Ifeanyi…
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The film industry in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, no thanks to improved content development, skilled professionals and the rise of streaming platforms.
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The year 2025 comes with a lot of hope and many aspirations. One of such is the increased benefits and possibilities around electric vehicles (EVs). Even though, it is no more news and that it does not come as a surprise that the petrol
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What appears a major controversy is thrilling a Forensic Audit Investigation into Lobi Stars FC, which has asked ex-officials including Dominic Iorfa, Mike Idoko and two former vice chairmen of the club to refund the sum of ₦2,445,012,596.92 to the coffers of the club.
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The Minister of Youth Development Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has appointed Dr. Obinna Ebirim as his Senior Special Assistant on Youth/Adolescent and Young People’s Health.
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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, spoke with select journalists on the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the country
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The call by stakeholders in the health sector for government to provide solar electric grids to power public hospitals cannot come too early. Health care institutions have not been spared of power-related problems afflicting virtually all other sectors
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In a rare glimpse into their intimate relationship, music superstar David Adedeji Adeleke Jnr. better known as Davido has revealed the heartfelt conversation he had with his wife Chioma Avry before they tied the nuptial knot.