Akinwumi Adesina

The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a change of name from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’ Adesina said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on…

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, has criticised the Federal Government's fuel subsidy programme, claiming that it solely favours the wealthy. Speaking on Saturday at the presidential inaugural lecture…

African Development Bank (AfDB) through the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility has called for project proposals that will enhance greater access and use of digital financial solutions in the continent. This initiative is…

Dr Akinwumi Adesina has been sworn-in as the newly re-elected eighth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for a second term. The swearing-in ceremony and oath-taking took place on Tuesday, September 1 and was broadcast…

Akinwumi Adesina has been re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for a second five-year term. The election took place electronically on Thursday at the virtual annual general meeting of the bank.…

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has been cleared of all corruption charges by an independent review panel led by former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson.  Adesina, 60, became the first Nigerian to…