Tag: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
World Food Prize Foundation appoints Adesina to Advisory Council
Adesina is an agriculture expert and a globally recognised Development Economist who received the 2017 World Food Prize for his…
The shocking truth that keeps Africa poor – Adesina speaks out
The former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture argued that exporting unprocessed commodities benefits foreign economies more than it does African nations,…
Adesina to Buhari: ‘You Were My Rock in the Storm’ (Photos)
Adesina, who has been widely praised for his transformative leadership at the AfDB, was first elected as President of the…
AfDB approves $100m for Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank
According to Adesina, the AfDB marshalled out a robust financial development plan for Africa, because the global financial system has…
What Tinubu told AfDB President Adesina on receiving Awolowo’s Leadership award
The President acknowledged Adesina's unblemished records, tried and tested integrity, as well as his immense leadership and development strides, particularly…
Impressed AfDB President makes pledge to Nigeria
“I was impressed by his commitment to bold and sound policies for Nigeria’s economy. The AfDB will strongly support his…
Fuel subsidy killing Nigeria’s economy — Akinwumi
Adesina, who said this at a lecture in Abuja, disclosed that Nigeria’s fuel subsidies benefit the rich not the poor,…
Africa’s projected GDP growth in 2023 more than world average – Adesina
“In spite of the challenging external environment, Africa has demonstrated continued resilience with all but one country maintaining positive growth…
Buhari, AfDB president woo global investors
Buhari further highlighted his government’s measures to tackle insecurity and improve the country’s business climate at the Nigeria International Economic…
Prof. Mabogunje, great intellectual giant: Adesina
By Cecilia Ijuo The President, Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has described the death of Prof. Akin Mabogunje…
Breaking: Adesina breaks silence, rejects calls to contest 2023 presidency
Some groups had purchased APC's N100 million presidential form for Adesina to vie for the illustrious office of the President.
2023 Presidency: Don’t deceive yourself, Shehu Sani warns AfDB President Adesina
Twenty-eight groups came together on Saturday to purchase APC’s N100 million presidential forms for Adesina.
28 groups drag AfDB’s Adesina into APC presidential race
Adesina has neither shown any affiliation to the APC nor declared his intention to contest for the office of the…
2023 presidency: AfDB’s Adesina best material for Nigeria, says group
By Kevin Okunzuwa A group of women activists, under the aegis of “Women for Secured Nation”, said the president of…
Nigeria has debt challenge: AfDB boss Adesina disagrees with Buhari
His position is diametrically different from that of President Buhari and Nigeria's finance minister Zainab Ahmed who interpret the challenge…
Akinwumi Adesina: Nigerians deserve wealth, not poverty
President of African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said Nigerians should not be poor with the abundant natural resources that…
Adesina sends message to Nigeria’s leaders on stopping breakup agitations
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina gave an impassioned speech at the graduation ceremony of American University of Nigeria on Saturday, advising…
Adesina reveals number one challenge to Africa’s development
President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has disclosed that insecurity is the number one challenge to Africa’s…
AfDB president bags CIBN award
President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Saturday tasked leaders in the banking sector on “audacious leadership”…
AfDB boss Adesina pays homage to Buhari his ‘supporter-in-chief’
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank(AfDB) has paid homage to President Muhammadu Buhari, for backing him at…
Breaking: AfDB President Adesina hits Aso Rock, in ‘closed door’ meeting with Buhari
President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is currently in a 'closed door' meeting with President Muhammadu…
AfDB: Adesina seeks God’s wisdom as he begins second term
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, re-elected president of the African Development Bank has asked God for wisdom following his swearing-in on Tuesday…
Akinwumi Adesina begins five-year second term today at AfDB
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, re-elected president of the African Development Bank, will be sworn-in today to begin a second term of…
AfDB: Nigerians react to Adesina’s re-election
Adesina was re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the AfDB with 100 percent votes of all…
AfDB: Ex-ECOWAS Speaker hails Adesina’s re-election
Former Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Parliament, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated…
Adesina sends message to AfDB stakeholders ahead of virtual AGM
The President African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina said the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank will…
All roads clear for reelection of Akinwumi Adesina as AfDB President
All roads are now clear for the re-election of Dr Akinwumi Adesina as President of African Development Bank(AfDB) for a…
Abba Kyari: I am saddened by his death – Adesina
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says he is saddened by the death of Malam Abba…
AfDB: Why Adesina Deserves a Second Term
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development…
AfDB appoints Bajabulile Tshabalala acting senior VP
Ms Bajabulile Tshabalala has been appointed the Acting Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank(AfDB).