February 05, 2018
Guinea: African Development Bank Board Authorises Investigation of Road Transport Project in Guinea
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the recommendation of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) on adherence to Bank policies and procedures… Read more »
January 19, 2018
Nigeria: Nigeria Makes Formal Request to Host African Development Bank's Regional Hub
"We think being the largest shareholder of the Bank since inception, and the country with one of the largest portfolio of its projects, Nigeria, is the natural and logical place… Read more »
Nigeria: "African Development Bank's Lifeline Lifted Nigeria Out of Recession" - Buhari
Nigerian President lauds Bank for standing tall among multilateral development banks and international financial institutions Read more »
January 18, 2018
Nigeria: Speech By Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
Good morning and welcome everyone! We are grateful that you all graciously honored our invitation. Read more »
Nigeria: Address By His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Vice-President, On Behalf of Muhammadu Buhari,
I am delighted to be here today, to celebrate with the African Development Bank the commissioning of its Nigeria Country Office Complex. This building here in Abuja is, among other… Read more »
January 16, 2018
Nigeria: African Development Bank Inspires Nigerian School Children With 'Farming Is Cool' Competition
As part of its goal to see a generational shift in agriculture on the continent, the African Development Bank has taken its 'Farming is Cool' initiative to school children in… Read more »
Liberia: Akinwumi Adesina Receives Accolade of Highest Honour of the Republic of Liberia
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), on Monday, January 16, received the Order of the Star of Africa with the Grade of Grand Band of the… Read more »
January 14, 2018
Nigeria: Nigeria Consolidates Position As African Development Bank's Largest Shareholder
Nigeria's President Buhari to commission Bank's new historic country building Read more »
December 07, 2017
Africa: Senegal's New Airport Opens
African Development Bank gives wings to Senegal's aviation industry Read more »
December 06, 2017
West Africa: High-Level Policy Dialogue On Natural Resources Value Chains in the Ecowas Region
The African Natural Resources Center will host a workshop on value chain policies on select natural resources, namely iron ore, diamonds, natural gas and tilapia. The main… Read more »
November 29, 2017
Cameroon: AfDB Helps Cameroon Unlock Its Energy Potential With €150m Loan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of € 150m to help finance the 420 MW Nachtigal hydroelectric project, with the… Read more »
West Africa: The African Development Bank and the European Commission Ink Agreements to Co-Finance Road Projects in West Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Commission on Monday 27 November 2017 signed five co-financing agreements to support road infrastructure projects in West… Read more »
November 23, 2017
Cameroon: AfDB Supports Cameroon's Economic Reforms With €180 Million Loan
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a loan of €180 million to the Republic of Cameroon to finance the first phase of the government's… Read more »
November 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Must Implement 1999 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Africa Must Implement 1990 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and ISDB Partner to Boost Agriculture and Fight Drought in Nigeria, Somalia and Uganda
A joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will boost agriculture value chains and enhance drought resilience in Nigeria,… Read more »
November 08, 2017
Nigeria: AfDB Holds Fashionomics Africa Masterclass At Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017
124 women take part in maiden fashion masterclass in Nigeria Read more »
November 06, 2017
Nigeria: AfDB Salutes Nigeria's Laudable Efforts On Economic Recovery and Diversification
The Nigeria House of Representatives has constituted a Tactical Committee on Economic Recession to guide innovative legislative actions by the House and the National Assembly to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Will Take an Active Part in the Sun Movement Global Gathering in Abidjan Beginning Tuesday
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, African development Bank (AfDB)'s President and member of the Lead Group of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement will take an active part in the Sun… Read more »
November 02, 2017
Cameroon: Cameroon Makes Significant Strides in Social Services and Infrastructure, New AfDB Report Shows
As the most robust economy in Central Africa, Cameroon, has in the past decade taken steps to further boost growth, making major advances in providing health, education, and clean… Read more »
October 31, 2017
Nigeria: African Development Bank Strongly Supports Nigerian Government's Economic Recovery Efforts
The African Development Bank wishes to categorically refute the statement that it has "called off loans to Nigeria", as reported in Reuters and credited to AfDB Vice-President for… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Sierra Leone: African Development Fund Paves Way for Guinea-Sierra Leone Border Road Reconstruction With €48 Million Loan and Grant Finance
The Boards of the African Development Bank Group have approved funding of €48 million from the African Development Fund (ADF) for the reconstruction of the border road from… Read more »
October 26, 2017
Sierra Leone: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 3 Million Line of Credit to Union Trust Bank Sierra Leone
Supporting Women through Indigenous Financial Institutions in Africa Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Princess Astrid of Belgium Visits AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan Wednesday
Her Royal Highness, Princess Astrid of Belgium, accompanied by a high-level delegation of members of the country's federal and regional governments and business leaders, will make… Read more »
October 11, 2017
Africa: Benin - AfDB Supports Inclusive Growth Through Agricultural Value Chains and Infrastructure Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the institution's intervention strategy in Benin for the period 2017-2021. Read more »