The role of development banks in building resilient African economies
By Abiodun Ogundairo
20 September 2020 |
7:42 am
The swearing-in ceremony for the newly re-elected President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has been concluded in Abidjan Cote div’oire. Chamberlain Peterside, CEO of Xcellon Capital Advisors joins CNBC Africa to examine Nigeria’s economic prospects and the role of development banks in building resilient economies on the continent.
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