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Akinwumi Adesina: US calls for independent AfDB probe
The United States' Department of Treasury has called for an independent probe of allegations levelled against President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi...
Akinwumi Adesina pays tribute to father on 98th posthumous birthday
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi
Adesina, has paid tribute to his late father, Roland Adesina, on his 98th
posthumous birthday.
Mr Adesina tweeted on Sunday...
Akinwumi Adesina cancels official travels at AfDB, orders work-from-home
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi
Adesina, has directed the bank’s staff to work from home as a precaution to the
coronavirus.
In a series...
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...




