05 Feb, 2026
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I never said I’ll be running for president in 2027, says Akinwumi Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has clarified recent remarks pertaining to Nigeria. In an interview on Arise Television three days ago, Adesina said he is available for national service after his tenure at the bank elapses. He added that he is willing to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, or […]

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Unfair criticism of Dangote creating bad waves for Nigeria, says AFDB President, Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has expressed shock over the Dangote Refinery issue involving Nigerian government agencies, stating that it is generating negative global perceptions of Nigeria. Recently, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, Farouk Ahmed, said the diesel produced by the $20bn Dangote refinery is […]