Tinubu congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on WTO re-appointment
Mr Tinubu noted that Mrs Okonjo-Iweala’s unanimous appointment for a second four-year term demonstrates the trust and confidence the international ...
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WTO confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as sole candidate for DG
Following this, on 8 October, the WTO launched its official process for appointing its next Director-General, giving member states one ...
G-24 rallies support for WTO; advocates fair, multilateral trading system
The G-24, or Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four, is an intergovernmental trade bloc that coordinates the positions of developing countries on ...
Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, named ‘Omowale’, acknowledges Nigerian roots
Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, known as the Duke of Sussex, arrived in Nigeria on Friday
Kalu meets Okonjo-Iweala, seeks WTO’s help in contamination of agricultural products during export
Mr Kalu said African businessmen face hurdles in marketing their products, primarily due to aflatoxins contaminating them en route to ...
COP28: Nigeria suited to attract investments from climate funds — Okonjo-Iweala
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala said in her message that Nigeria needs to begin serious work on its Energy Transition Plan (ETP)
At 30th anniversary, Afreximbank takes roadshow to Washington
Benedict Oramah led an Afreximbank delegation on a roadshow to Washington D.C., in hopes of transforming Africa’s economies with partnerships.
Foreign fishing fleets exploiting West, Central African coasts – Researchers
Most of the trespassers are Chinese fleets that hamper the activities of artisanal fishers.
VIDEO: Nigeria has to cut down on trade costs – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The trade costs for African countries are on average the equivalent of a 304% tariff.
INTERVIEW: Why U.S. rejection of my WTO candidacy surprised me – Okonjo-Iweala
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala speaks in her first interview after emerging as the first female and African director-general of the World Trade ...
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala thanks U.S., Buhari, Nigerians for support
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala took to her Twitter handle to show gratitude shortly after she was endorsed for the top job by ...
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WTO meeting to appoint Okonjo-Iweala DG postponed ’till further notice’
The postponement is not unconnected with the outcome of the U.S. elections, a source said.
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Despite U.S. opposition, Okonjo-Iweala in pole position to emerge WTO chief
The U.S. has insisted on South Korea’s candidate for the WTO position.
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala, one other candidate emerge finalists – Report
WTO General Council Chairman David Walker will formally announce the results to the institution’s delegates on Thursday morning.
WTO: ECOWAS reiterates support for Okonjo-Iweala
They also urged Africa to unite behind her candidacy as the continent’s best option in the hotly contested race.
WTO has disappointed in notable trade agreements, says Okonjo-Iweala
"The WTO has so far delivered disappointingly few other notable agreements as well, apart from the Trade Facilitation Agreement..."
Nigeria insists African Union’s free trade drive must succeed
The government says it is leading negotiations in Africa for a continental free trade area, CFTA.
Exports: Nigeria to accept electronic documents as WTO pact kicks off
Nigerian officials said the country would reap several benefits from the new agreement.
20 things to know about World Economic Forum Africa 2014
The World Economic Forum holds in Abuja between Wednesday and Friday. The World Economic Forum is an international institution consisting ...
Jonathan hopes to eradicate polio in Nigeria by 2015
The President wants to see the disease eradicated during his tenure. The President, Goodluck Jonathan, has affirmed that the Federal ...