Why the African Development Bank needs a quiet force like Samuel Munzele Maimbo
By Eric Chinje As the AfDB General Assembly prepares to elect a new president, the institution faces complex economic, social, and geopolitical challenges that will shape Africa’s development trajectory. The next AfDB President, in my view, must embody a mix of strong leadership, financial acumen, policy vision, and diplomatic skills to drive Africa’s transformation. There […]
AfDB commits $80 million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project to boost digital innovation
“It’s a beacon of hope for the youth, a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation, job creation and sustainable economic growth; it is a commitment to a better future for our State and Nigeria.”
AfDB marks four Taraba LGAs for special agro-industrial processing zones
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has selected four local government areas in Taraba State as Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ.
Africa needs to mainstream women for economic empowerment – AfDB
The African Development Bank, AfDB has made a case for gender mainstreaming, as part of efforts towards enhancing accountability, transparency and curbing corruption and illicit financial flows in Africa.
AfDB to invest $250m on Nigerian electrification project, Adelabu reveals
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the African Development Bank will fund the Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP) with $250 million.
Morocco’s Earthquake: AfDB promises support
African Development Bank Group’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank is ready to contribute resources and expertise to help rebuild the affected infrastructure in Morocco aftermath of the weekend’s devastating earthquake.
