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Femi Otedola named African of the year for philanthropy
South-Africa based magazine, African Leadership, has named billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, 2019 African of the year for philanthropy and charitable contributions to society.
The 57-year-old
shared...
Akinwumi Adesina named 2019 African of the year
South Africa-based magazine, African Leadership, has named the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, 2019 African of the Year.
The magazine’s publisher, Ken Giami,...
I’m perfect bridge between Nigeria, Niger – Akinwumi Adesina
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi
Adesina, says he is the perfect bridge between Nigeria and Niger.
The 60-year-old revealed in a tweet on Tuesday,...
Tony Elumelu Foundation releases first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from...
Philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has congratulated the
African Development Bank (AfDB), and its President, Akinwumi Adesina, on their
commitment to African entrepreneurship, with the disbursement of $2.5million
seed...
I stayed up to thank God on 60th birthday – Akinwumi...
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi
Adesina, has celebrated his 60th birthday.
Mr Adesina said in a tweet early Thursday that he
stayed up to...
Akinwumi Adesina receives honorary doctorate degree from FUTA
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Science (DSc) degree from the Federal University of Agriculture (FUTA),...
Akinwumi Adesina sends late-night birthday message to wife
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has sent his wife, Yemisi, a late-night birthday message on Twitter.
Declaring his love for her on...
ECOWAS endorses Akinwumi Adesina for second term as AfDB president
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
has endorsed the candidacy of the President of African Development Bank (AfDB),
Akinwumi Adesina, for a second term.
ECOWAS...
Okonjo-Iweala congratulates Akinwumi Adesina, team for raising $7.6bn
Former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has
congratulated the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi
Adesina, and his team for successfully replenishing the African Development
Fund.
Mr Adesina...
Akinwumi Adesina hits dance floor after raising $7.6bn for Africa
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has hit the dance floor with his team after successfully raising $7.6 billion for Africa’s low...