by Dolapo Adelana The President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has said Afica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021. Adesina made the disclosure over the weeked in Morocco while speaking at the Mo Ibrahim Forum. “I remember when I was minister of Agriculture... Read More

Africa Development Bank, Akin Adesina, aliko dangote, Rice production

March 18, 2015

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Mahmud Jega: Recalling Nigeria’s history from a phone call to Morocco

by Mahmud Jega It is not every Muslim ruler that would impress folks in the North. If Jonathan were to speak to Sheikh al-Makhtoum of Dubai, many folks would read commercial rather than religious meaning to it. I was amazed, to say the least, that a whole campaign week was dominated by, of all things,... Read More

Africa Development Bank, dubai, President Goodluck Jonathan, Professor Tijjani Bande, Sheikh al-Makhtoum

July 22, 2014

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State Government Debts: Is there an end to this dilemma?

A coalition of non-governmental organisations in Rivers state styling itself as the Niger Delta Citizens and Budget Platform (NDCBP), has expressed concern over a recent approval by the state House of Assembly for a $280 million concessionary loan to be taken from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank (AFDB). According to the group,... Read More

Africa Development Bank, Debt crisis, Niger Delta, Rivers State, World Bank