Strategic partnerships, investments key to Africa’s economic transformation—AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has taken the case for expanded partnerships and investments in Africa to the Netherlands. On a three-day visit this week, he met with government officials and private and public…
Only use of emerging farming technologies’ll optimize Africa’s Agro output—AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has made an urgent call to give farmers across the continent new technologies with the potential to transform agricultural production. Otherwise, the continued use of cutlass and hoe…
Korea assures Africa on readiness to share technological, industrial experience
As the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) ends in Busan, South Korea, the Korean President, Moon Jae-in has committed to sharing Korea’s technological and industrial experience with Africa and to help it compete in the 4th…
AfDB chief seeks US support for African agriculture to drive sector growth
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has made a strong case for increased American and global investments to help unlock Africa’s agriculture potential. He made the remarks as the Distinguished Guest Speaker, at the USDA’s…
AfDB targets 25m jobs from Africawide Presidential Youth Advisory Group
President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has launched the Presidential Youth Advisory Group (PYAG) to provide insights and innovative solutions for job creation for Africa’s youth. The new deal is part of the Bank’s Jobs…
AfDB looking at helping Africa set up aircraft leasing facilities—Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has given hint on the preparedness of the institution to assist the continent in developing critical aviation infrastructure including aircraft leasing outfits. Speaking at the ongoing International Civil Aviation…
Nigeria, Africa, riskiest skies to fly in due to old aircrafts– AfDB
A shocking revelation has emerged from the African Development Bank (AfDB), showing that Nigeria and several African skies are full of too many old and inefficient airplanes. The bank further noted that the scenario has therefore tagged the continent, the…
AfDB mulls release of $1.1bn support for Nigeria, others to fight climate change
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has disclosed that the bank would seek the approval of its board to consider $1.1bn to support Nigeria, South Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia to build medium and long-term resilience to…