January 29, 2020
Nigeria: 'Agriculture Is the Most Important Business in the World,' African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina Tells Students
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent's economic development, as he was conferred with an… Read more »
December 20, 2019
Africa: Getting Onboard - A New Highway Along the Nigeria-Cameroon Border Is Helping Women Commuters and Villagers All Around
Women commuters along the Nigeria-Cameroon border are breathing a sigh of relief. Read more »
December 13, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $124.2 Million Loan for Water Sector Reforms in Akure to Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Thursday approved a $ 124.2 million loan to finance the Urban Water Sector Reform and Akure Water Supply and Sanitation… Read more »
November 29, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $210 Million Financing for Transmission Expansion Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $210 million financing package to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for the Nigeria Transmission… Read more »
October 30, 2019
Africa: Nigeria Country Office of the African Development Bank Launches Jobs Report
The Nigeria country office of the African Development Bank on 28 October 2019 launched the Bank's 'Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, policies and instruments' report in Nigeria. Read more »
September 20, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Approves $500,000 Grant for Clean Energy
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has approved a $500,000 grant to support the development and launch of the Nigeria Energy… Read more »
September 06, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership Sign $5.4 Million Agreements to Foster Fertilizer Market in Nigeria and Tanzania
The African Development Bank and the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) have signed two grant agreements to implement trade credit guarantees worth $5.4 million… Read more »
August 08, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank Extolls Chinese Commitment to Africa, Explores Potential Partnerships With Investors
Abuja, Nigeria - 8 August 2019: The African Development Bank in Nigeria met a private sector consortium from China to help attract investment through partnerships in the… Read more »
July 26, 2019
Nigeria: Africa's Leaders, Business Champions in Abuja to Chart a New Course for the Continent's Youth
Some of Africa's most prominent leaders in business, politics and development are gathering this weekend to chart a course for the continent's youth. Read more »
July 10, 2019
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2019 - Nigeria Expected to Be Major Player
ABUJA, Nigeria 10 July 2019 - Nigeria will feature significantly in the 2019 Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa this November, business… Read more »
June 26, 2019
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Blacklists Oceanic Construction and Engineering Nigeria for 48 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group has blacklisted Abuja-based construction firm Oceanic Construction and Engineering Nigeria for a minimum period of 48 months for fraudulent… Read more »
June 24, 2019
East Africa: Ekiti State Governor Visits African Development Bank, Makes a Case for Increased Investment in His Region
Infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities, and a knowledge hub are four critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank to help… Read more »
June 17, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria and the Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
The attention of the African Development Bank has been drawn to a story published by Sahara Reporters on June 16 quoting our Director of Industrial and… Read more »
June 03, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank Debars Qualitrends Global Solutions Nigeria Ltd for 36 Months, for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group on 3 June 2019, announces the debarment of Qualitrends Global Solutions Nigeria Limited, a construction company registered in Nigeria, for a… Read more »
May 02, 2019
Africa: Investors Say African Development Bank's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Will Drive Agricultural Revolution
Senior Nigerian government officials and key investors have endorsed the African Development Bank's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, describing it as a… Read more »
April 26, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$70 Million Loan for Ebonyi State Road
The African Development Bank Group, on Wednesday 24 April 2019 approved a US$70 million loan for a road project in Nigeria's southeastern Ebonyi State. Read more »
April 25, 2019
Nigeria: President Buhari Commends African Development Bank's Transformative Role
At a meeting with the African Development Bank President in Abuja, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari commended the Bank for its successes and pledged Nigeria's continuous… Read more »
April 12, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $15 Million Investment Package for Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a $15-million investment package to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit), to support infrastructure… Read more »
April 04, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and Microsoft Launch All-Female Coding Training in Nigeria
One hundred and sixty young women have begun a month-long coding class on two Nigerian campuses under a new programme to give African youth digital skills for the work force. The… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank - All-Female Coding for Employment Class to Open Doors for Nigerian Women in ICT
"In the current digital area, we need to invest in African women and create a diverse, innovative and resourceful workforce ... The time for investment is now!" - Ashish Thakkar,… Read more »
March 11, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka, to Convene Seminar On "Achieving the High 5s"
The African Development Institute (ADI) of the African Development Bank will host a seminar on the theme "Achieving the High 5s of the African Development Bank: Role of Think Tanks… Read more »
March 04, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Flag Off 'Coding for Employment' Programme
Some of the beneficiaries of the African Development Bank-Microsoft Hour of Code campaign Read more »
February 20, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Starts Electricity Cooperative Feasibility Studies in Nigeria and Ethiopia
The African Development Bank has kicked off a feasibility study to explore the potential of electricity cooperative business models in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The effort is part of… Read more »
February 05, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank, Ecowas, Sign Agreement for Study On Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway
The African Development Bank and the Economic Community Of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) have signed an agreement for a study into a 1,000 kilometre highway linking Cote… Read more »
January 21, 2019
Africa: Fertilizer Project Raises Yields By Over 50 Percent, Showcases Successful PPP's
In Nigeria, the world's largest single-train urea plant has created over 50,000 jobs across the agriculture value-chain, while its affordable fertilizer is boosting farm yields and… Read more »