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AfDB Vice President, Dr. Jennifer Blanke Resigns

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AfDB Vice President, Dr. Jennifer Blanke Resigns

AfDB Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development Dr. Jennifer Blanke has resigned her position. African Development Bank. AfDB made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The bank said Blanke’s resignation would take effect July 4, 2020. READ ALSO:  https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/10/police-nabs-fake-inspector-suspected-fraudsters-in-niger/ The statement quoted her saying, “I am leaving purely for family reasons to … Read more

AfDB Crisis: ECOWAS Pledges Support For Adesina

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The Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS chairman and President of Niger Republic Mahamadou Issoufou described Adesina’s achievements during his first term as impressive The … Read more

AfDB Impasse: Nigeria Is Solidly Behind You, Buhari Tells Adesina

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Dr Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), of Nigeria unwavering support. The President gave the assurance when he played host to the embattled AfDB president at the presidential villa in Aso Rock, Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement by the president’s media aide, Femi Adesina, he was … Read more

Reps Want Afdb To Stop Investigating Adesina, Say Allegations Are Frivolous

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…drum supports for his second term as AFDB President The Lower Chamber of the Nigeria National Assembly, House of Representatives has urged the board of African Development Bank (AFDB) to halt all further investigation of the president, Akin Adesina, and let the rule of law prosper. The House also endorsed Dr.Adesina’s campaign for a second … Read more

Buhari Meets Embattled Akinwumi Adesina Amid AfDB Crisis

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted president of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, at the presidential villa, Abuja. The meeting is coming on the heels of nepotism and malfeasance allegations levelled against Adesina at the Abidjan-based financial institution. Some whistleblowers in the organisation had written a petition against him alleging  impropriety. But Adesina was … Read more

Adesina AfDB: 15 Ex-African Leaders Send Warning Message To Trump, See Details

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15 Ex-African leaders send warning messages to the U.S. government headed by President Donald Trump to respect the governing systems of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Friday, the former leaders said the bank and its president, Akinwumi Adesina, should not be distracted at a time when the continent is battling the … Read more

“They Are Trumped-up Allegations” — Adesina Breaks Silence On AfDB Crisis

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Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has described as ‘trumped-up allegations” the petitions accusing him of nepotism. Adeshina, in a statement on Wednesday, said he was innocent and would not allow allegations levelled against him bring his image into disrepute. He expressed confidence in the processes and governance procedures of the bank. … Read more

AfDB Bows To US Pressure, Agrees To External Probe Of Adesina

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Distribute Surplus COVID-19 Vaccines, Adesina Tells Global Leaders

The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has succumbed to the demand of the United States requesting for an independent investigation of its president Akinwumi Adesina. The development is coming against the backdrop of Steven Mnuchin, US treasury secretary,  rejection of the investigation and report of the bank’s ethics board which exonerated Adesina of … Read more

Abia: Gov. Ikpeazu Seeks Partnership With AfDB To Turn State Into Industrial Hub

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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has met with African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire to discuss investment in various sectors in Abia to help boost job creation. “Our vision is to leverage the capacity of our people to become the SME capital of Nigeria. Our people are industrious and innovative. For instance, our … Read more

AfDB Appoints Bajabulile Tshabalala Acting Senior VP

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Ms Bajabulile Tshabalala has been appointed the Acting Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank(AfDB). President of the bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina made the appointment, according to the bank’s Communication and External Relations Department. Tshabalala, currently Vice President for Finance and Chief Finance Officer for the African Development Bank Group, joined the Bank on … Read more

AfDB Moves To Invest $600m In Renewable Energy

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) moves to invest $600 million for the development of renewable energy in Africa. The President of AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this during his keynote speech at the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The investment into the renewable energy market had been encouraged by the opportunities, which Adesina says are available in Sub-Saharan … Read more

Buhari Arrives Senegal Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Dakar, capital of Senegal, ahead of the country’s presidential inauguration on Monday, April 1. The disclosure was made on Monday, April 1, by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. According to Adesina, President Buhari met with President Macky Sall of Senegal as he arrived … Read more

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