Tag: World Trade Organisation

“I have always been sceptical of the value of the WTO," the US official said.

One of the major problems that have plagued the non-oil export sector of Nigeria...is the frequent rejection of the items ...

The next meetings of the World Bank and IMF will be held in October, but expectations are high, and experts ...

Mr Trump also increased tariffs imposed on China from 104 to 125 per cent.

In her statement, Ms Oduwole highlighted that Nigeria's major export to the US was oil and other minerals

President Donald Trump on 2 April announced a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all imports, starting 5 April, along ...

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions.

The reappointment, according to the WTO, takes effect on 1 September 2025.

President Tinubu extolled Mrs Okonjo-Iweala for her service to the nation and efforts towards building resilient institutions.

“Forbes' 2023 ranking on Tuesday acknowledged Okonjo-Iwela as the Most Powerful Woman in Africa.”

Tony Elumelu Foundation secures commitments to support Africa’s youth to drive climate resilience from WTO, World Bank, UNDP, Government of ...

"We have the people with exposure and education, but we have to build a system that will allow them realise ...

The Oxford University law professor is Nigeria-born.

Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed office on March 1, 2021, as the first female DG of the World Trade Organization.

The former finance minister of Nigeria arrived the country Saturday on a five-day working visit, two weeks after she assumed ...

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former government minister, donned a mask and doled out elbow bumps — COVID-19 ...

Ms Yoo made the decision after discussions with the United States and other major nations, a statement from Korea’s trade ...

The postponement is not unconnected with the outcome of the U.S. elections, a source said.

On Wednesday, as Nigerians were rolling out the drums to begin the celebrations that their candidate was coasting home on ...

The U.S. has insisted on South Korea’s candidate for the WTO position.

The U.S. says it supports the Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee as the next WTO Director-General.

The third phase of consultations will commence on 19 October and run until 27 October to afford members sufficient time ...

WTO General Council Chairman David Walker will formally announce the results to the institution’s delegates on Thursday morning.

They also urged Africa to unite behind her candidacy as the continent’s best option in the hotly contested race.