Nigeria, May 30 -- The African Development Bank Group and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a protocol agreement committing $500 million over 15 years to extend the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), reinforcing Nigeria's leadership role in continental development financing and expanding support for Africa's most vulnerable countries.The ceremony, held on Thursday 29 May during the Bank's 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, marks an important moment in the Fund's nearly five-decade history. Established in 1976 as a dedicated financing mechanism to contribute to Africa's economic development and social progress, the fund has been a key player in this process. Since its establishment, the NTF has supported 92 operations across 33 countries, d...