The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a new policy on water, prioritizing water security and the transformation of water assets to foster sustainable, green, and inclusive economic growth in regional member countries. “The new water policy provides a general framework for the African Development Bank Group to expand its role as the continent’s partner promoting the integrated development and management of Africa’s water sector for inclusive and sustainable...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Paris, France, urged the European countries and global financial institutions to consider loan restructure or complete debt reliefs, and release more vaccines to the Africa continent. President Buhari said this will reduce the devastating effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on African economies. Buhari made the call on Tuesday at the Financing Africa Summit held at Grande Palais Ephemere, Paris. The spokesperson to the Nigerian President, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari...

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday depart Abuja for Paris, France, on a four-day official visit to attend African Finance Summit. The Summit will be focused on reviewing the African economy, following shocks from the Coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, especially from increased debt burden on countries. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) in a statement on Saturday said the Summit will be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron. The...