Akinwumi Adesina
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How conflict of interest hinders implementation of AfDB’s anti-corruption fund – Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, says conflict of interest is hindering implementation of the bank’s anti-corruption fund.…
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AfDB implements $20bn desert-to-power initiative to develop Nigeria, Sahel zones
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and its partners, are implementing the 20 billion-dollar Desert-to-Power initiative to develop 10 GW of…
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African Heads of State, others commiserate with AfDB president over mother’s death
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has continued to receive condolence letters on the death…
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AfDB, WHO partner on health initiative for African physicians in diaspora
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the WHO are to partner on supporting African medical doctors in the diaspora to connect…
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AfDB, others support 20 youth-led businesses with $2m
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have supported 20…
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African forum mobilised $110bn in investment interests since 2018 —- Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina says that the Africa Investment Forum has mobilised 110 billion dollars…
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AfDB commits $210m for development of Nigeria’s agro-processing zones
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is providing US$ 210 million for the development of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
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AfDB to fund women businesses with $500m
The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects to disburse 500 million dollars for women businesses in 2022. President of the AfDB,…
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AfDB appoints Hassatou Diop N’Sele as V.P, CFO
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today announced the appointment of Hassatou Diop N’Sele, as Vice-President for Finance and Chief…
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