Join us in calling the world to take action against Boko Haram – OsinbajoÂ
A concerted action by countries around the world is crucial towards tackling terrorism in the Sahel region, as well as the challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP in Africa,…
Nigeria, Egypt advocate concerted efforts to tackle terrorism in Sahel region, as Egypt pledges support for Adesina’s candidacy
 A concerted action by countries around the world is crucial towards tackling terrorism in the Sahel region, as well as the challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP in…
AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa approves $500,000 grant for clean energy in Nigeria
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, AfDB, has approved a $500,000 grant to support the development and launch of the Nigeria Energy…
Sudan needs up to $10 billion in aid to rebuild economy after political turmoil – New PM
Sudan needs $8 billion in foreign aid over the next two years to cover its import bill and help rebuild its ravaged economy after months of political turmoil, its new…
VP meets Chinese investors interested in agro-allied sector, says Nigeria on the way to becoming global food basket
In line with its commitment to develop a thriving agro-industrial sector, the Federal Government will welcome partnerships and initiatives that would make Nigeria actualise its potential of being…
Africa has to have its own industrial capacity -AfDB
African nations will need to boost output of goods and services and integrate payment systems if they are to take advantage of a new $3.4 trillion economic initiative, according to…
AfDB proposes youth entrepreneurship investment Bank for start-ups funding in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has proposed the establishment of a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, an initiative that will focus 100 per cent on providing funding for start-ups, small and…
AUC calls for further financial input for the NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund to accelerate Africa’s infrastructure gap closure
The 29th Oversight Committee (OC) meeting of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) Special Fund held at the headquarters of the African Union…
AfDB to meet Nigerian business leaders next week ahead of AIF, to explore investment opportunities
The African Development Bank Group, and the Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, will meet industry and business leaders in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, 9th July, 2019 as part of a…
ACFTA: AfDB refutes media report credited to its Director, says it is an exercise in journalistic mischief
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has refuted reports credited to its Director of Industrial and Trade Development, Abdu Mukhtar, who is alleged to have said that the Nigerian government does…