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The 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that persistent policy inconsistency was a major obstacle to the country’s economic and agricultural development. Sanusi said this during a joint session of the United…
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‎Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting global partnerships that will boost education, healthcare, and economic growth in the state. ‎‎Speaking on the outcomes of Kano’s…
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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group. His election was announced on the website of the AfDB on Thursday. Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors, comprising…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) will convene in Ivory Coast this week to elect a new president, as Akinwumi Adesina prepares to step down in September after completing the maximum two five-year terms. Candidates from South Africa,…
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The Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has disclosed that approximately 150 million Nigerians now have access to adequate electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. He made this known on Thursday during the 2025…
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Former Kano State Governor and leader of the League of National Democrats, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has praised the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for his remarkable contributions to humanity. …
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to start releasing a $2.2bn fund for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Process Zones in Nigeria (SAPZ). Director General of AfDB Nigeria Office, Abdul Kamara, made this known during…
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The Federal Government has successfully secured a $134m loan facility from the African Development Bank (AFDB) aimed at boosting agricultural production, particularly in the seeds and grains sector. This funding was disclosed in a…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdu Mukhtar to serve as the National Coordinator of the Presidential 'Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain' Initiative, which is domiciled under the Federal Ministry of Health &…
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The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has launched detailed Country Focus Reports designed to guide African policymakers. This is in anticipation of the 28th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, These reports, tailored to…
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