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A conversation with AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina

The head of Africa's development bank reflects on his time in office; Why are British boarding schools opening campuses in Nigeria? And how businesswomen can keep safe online.

The president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will soon be stepping down from the role after serving the maximum two terms. In an interview with podcast host Audrey Brown, he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office.

A new study reveals the pitfalls and barriers limiting women entrepreneurs from growing their businesses online - so how can these issues be addressed?

And some of Britain's prestigious boarding schools are setting up campuses in Nigeria. Who will benefit?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Sunita Nahar, Tom Kavanagh and Amie Liebowitz here in London. Frenny Jowie in Nairobi
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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