This past June, world leaders gathered in Paris for the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact. The goal was to review and revise the current global financial architecture to create a more just and beneficial system, especially for the nations and people of the Global South. Discussions included rechannelling the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s)…
On 21st September 2023, the world marked the International Day of Peace. This year’s theme is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals, which the UN describes as a call to action for collective and individual efforts to foster peace. The African Development Bank Group has forged partnerships that underscore a commitment to achieving…
I am delighted to stand before you today as we gather at the 11th edition of the Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition. The theme for this year’s event is “Artificial Intelligence and Africa,” which is both timely and significant. It attests to our commitment to harnessing the power of technology to drive economic growth, social…
In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest buzzword amongst healthcare professionals. Globally, we saw an explosion last year of various AI generative platforms, promising unparalleled potential to solve some of the continent’s biggest problems. This has triggered a (sometimes breathless) dialogue regarding the potential for AI in the…
Nigeria is widely known to be not only Africa’s most populous country but also the largest economy on the Continent and it is expected that strong economic growth in Nigeria would generate substantial prospects for growth and spillovers for the whole West African region. Despite the prospect of accelerated economic growth, the presence of multiple…
In recent years, the Nigerian telecommunications industry has embarked on a remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its position as an engine of economic growth. The enhancement of digital access and the expansion of our networks have left an indelible impact on the lives of our citizens. While we celebrate these accomplishments, we are keenly aware that…
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is today rounding off the fifth edition of the “NLNG Change Your Story”, the annual capacity-building workshop for journalists, focusing on digital communication skills, mobile journalism, and multimedia journalism sponsored by the organisation since 2015. The workshop which is organised in collaboration with ‘The Journalism Clinic’’, a foremost media training institution,…
Sub-Saharan Africa has an especially urgent need to strengthen surgical care systems. Surgery has long been a neglected component of health care for people on the African continent, and equitable integration of surgical and anaesthetic care remains the key challenge to strengthening health systems and achieving universal health coverage in Africa. If we get this…
“Suji my son, you must follow me somewhere, I want to blow your mind and quadruple your vision”. This was a message I got from my royal father, the Ooni of Ife, HRH Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja II. I had to leave everything I was doing and make my way to Ibeju lekki Free…
For Angola to achieve its targeted 9.9 GW of installed generation capacity and 60% electrification rate by 2025, the country’s Government has instituted an ambitious infrastructure plan. This plan is supported by a series of regulatory reforms, incentives for investors, and strategic partnerships that will require the execution of bankable Power Purchase Agreements, external financing,…
