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How we invested $8bn to support Africa’s recovery from climate-related challenges – AfDB

The African Development Bank Group remained resilient in the face of the unprecedented global economic challenges in 2022, investing over $8 billion that year...

We’re committed to food security, infrastructure provision, others – AFDB

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has restated the commitment of the bank to improve measures geared towards ensuring food...

UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa

The UK Minister of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, has committed to supporting the delivery of green finance across Africa at the African...

Africa needs more investments in green infrastructure, says AfDB President

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), DrAkinwumi Adesina, says Africa needs to frontload investments in green infrastructure space through private sector financing. Adesina, who...

Africa needs $2.7trn to finance climate change by 2030 – Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Adesina said...

Stakeholders converge on Sharm El Sheikh for AfDB’s 2023 Annual Meetings

Major stakeholders on the African continent have converged on Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Annual Meetings. The stakeholders include Central...

AfDB increases commitment to climate finance

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has significantly increased its commitment to climate finance since the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP21)...

African governments should explore natural capital to finance SDGs – AfDB

Africa must use all its comparative advantages to mobilise the resources it needs to finance its sustainable development ambitions. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...
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NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

In Oyo, battle for forests shifts from reserves to classrooms, communities

No doubt, climate change is intensifying; urban expansion is steadily consuming green spaces while insecurity is creeping further into...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint...