6 h. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Govs, Others Bid Late Afenifere Leader Adebanjo Farewell

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediate-past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, governors Lagos and Oyo States; Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Engr. Seyi Makinde were among the eminent Nigerians that joined the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to bid the elder statesman, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, farewell on Saturday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. […]

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31 h. ago President AfDB Adesina pays tribute to late Afenifere leader Pa Adebanjo

Says late Adebanjo “Nigeria’s gladiator of truth.” From Okwe Obi, Abuja President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo as “Nigeria’s gladiator of truth.” In his tribute recently, to the late elder statesman who died at the age of 96, […] The post President AfDB Adesina pays tribute to late Afenifere leader Pa Adebanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago AfDB chief urges Nigeria to industrialise critical minerals for growth

warns of export shocks, backs value-added production African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has urged Nigeria to industrialise around read more AfDB chief urges Nigeria to industrialise critical minerals for growth

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38 h. ago Akinwumi Adesina urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged Nigeria to urgently transform its economy to become a read more Akinwumi Adesina urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future

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41 h. ago Obi, Bakare, Adesina, others pay glowing tribute to Late Pa Adebanjo

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey It was an evening of solemn reflections, celebration and reverence as prominent Nigerians gathered at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, yesterday for a night of tributes and service of songs in honour of late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, an elder statesman and Afenifere leader, who passed away on February 14, 2025, at the […] The post Obi, Bakare, Adesina, others pay glowing tribute to Late Pa Adebanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions worldwide. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on […] The post Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has delivered a compelling call for Africa to reposition itself in read more “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self-reliance

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2 w. ago Adesina recounts journey to AfDB presidency, credits Jonathan, Buhari, others

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), shared his path to becoming the bank’s first Nigerian president at the 14th convocation lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on April 12. Speaking on “Advancing Africa’s Positioning within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics”, Adesina detailed the pivotal […] The post Adesina recounts journey to AfDB presidency, credits Jonathan, Buhari, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities

Byline: Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has cautioned African nations against imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US trade policies, warning that such measures could devastate their economies. Speaking at a convocation lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, themed “Advancing […] The post AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AfDB President commits to supporting Cross River’s health, agric sectors

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged substantial investment support for Cross River State’s health read more AfDB President commits to supporting Cross River’s health, agric sectors

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3 w. ago We’ll Support Cross River’s Health, Agricultural Sectors – AfDB President

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has described Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu as a leader with the potential to turn the state’s fortunes around. Adesina promised substantial investment support for Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Adesina made the promise at the state banquet organised in honour of […]

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