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AfDB approves $6m grant to strengthen disaster risk management in Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $6 million grant to support the African Risk Capacity (ARC) in boosting...

AfDB, Niger sign $144.7m agreement to boost energy access, economic competitiveness

African Development Bank Group President, Sidi Ould Tah, and Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, have signed a $144.7 million financing agreement to...

Ivorian Prime Minister, AfDB Chief call on private sector to drive Africa’s transformation

Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Mambé, and African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Sidi Ould Tah, have urged Africa’s private sector to take a leading role...

UNGA: Minister seeks AfDB’s support on funding Nigeria’s great green wall project

The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has solicited the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in funding the National Agency for the...

Multilateral development banks hit record $137bn in climate finance in 2024 – Report

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered a record $137 billion in global climate finance in 2024 - a 10% increase that underscores the growing scale...

New AfDB president to prioritise reforms, partnerships, youths in 100 days

The new President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Sidi Ould Tah, says he will focus on reforms, strengthening partnerships and empowering youths and...

Sidi Ould Tah takes office as AfDB President

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Sidi Ould Tah will officially take office as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Elected...

TICAD9: AfDB, Japan strengthen ties, target $5.5bn for Africa’s private sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to inaugurate the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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