The World Trade Organization, WTO, has reappointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to pilot the organization for a second term. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money … Read more
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole candidate for reappointment as her first term nears its conclusion. The WTO issued a statement on Saturday confirming Okonjo-Iweala’s willingness to serve a second four-year term, which she communicated on September 16. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in the face of global challenges. She encouraged Nigerians to take pride in being part of one of the most dynamic countries in the world. Okonjo-Iweala made these remarks on Tuesday while celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed intention to seek another four-year term as head of the trade organization. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Nigeria’s Finance Minister made this disclosure in an interview with Reuters on Monday, stating that she hopes to complete “unfinished business” from her first mandate. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced her intention to pursue legal action against individuals who misuse her name for political propaganda. This statement comes in response to a blog post falsely attributing critical remarks to her about Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
A Nigerian man mounted a podium in New York City. Let’s call him Mr. A. He captivated the audience with his oratory wizardry. And as he stepped from the podium about 10 minutes later, a burst of applause from the enthralled audience accompanied him while his home country, Nigeria, also came crashing after him. EDITOR’S … Read more
In the ongoing discussion about gender roles, one question stands out: “Weakest Vessel or the Strongest Gender?” This inquiry stems from a biblical verse in 1 Peter 3:7, where the Apostle Peter instructs husbands to honour their wives as the “weaker vessel.” This phrase has been controversially interpreted throughout history as suggesting women are universally … Read more
Introduction: Celebrating the Trailblazers Nigeria, a country renowned for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the realm of politics. Despite facing numerous challenges and societal norms, these trailblazers have shattered barriers, leaving an indelible mark on Nigerian politics. In this article, we will … Read more
Calls on Nigerians to endeavor to stay united EkoHotBlog reports that the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on Nigerians to relax and stay united, noting that the attacks on her over her picture with President Tinubu were unnecessary. She noted that the controversy surrounding why her picture with President Tinubu … Read more
Okonjo-Iweala wants incoming Governors to the Nigerian political scene to think beyond the scope of crude oil before emerging as Governor of their respective states. The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) thus asked the governors-elect to look towards prioritizing the diversification of states revenue sources. Okonjo-Iweala delivered this advice during an induction session … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, says a lot of trust has been broken following the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that nation-building requires trust and a sense of common purpose, which cannot be achieved without citizens trusting their political leaders. She urges elected governors to rebuild trust through their policies and programs … Read more
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Christen Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, described Okonjo-Iweala as fierce and talented a competitor EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian-born Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named among Financial Times’ 25 most influential women of 2021. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, was listed as number one. However, FT … Read more
In March, Okonjo-Iweala emerged as the first woman and African to lead the WTO… The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People for 2021. Okonjo-Iweala made the list – released on Wednesday – alongside US President Joe Biden, Angelique Kidjo, and the Duke … Read more
It was a world-wide celebration when Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took over as the Director-General of the World Trade Organizations (WTO) and her appointment signified different things to different people. Firstly, she is the first woman to ever hold that position which points to the fact that women are beginning to shatter the proverbial glass ceiling … Read more
Okonjo-Iweala recognises the role of Buhari in her appointment as WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala also recognises the role of youth in supporting her on social media Okonjo-Iweala says WTO will do more to help Nigeria, but Nigeria needs more value in its trade. Newly-appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has acknowledged the … Read more
Each one of them has a specific identification that augments their uniqueness, character, strength of will, decency, and determination to who they are and what they stand for. Read Also: Emilia Asim-Ita: A Life of Great Impact The first woman, first African to become the Director General of World Trade organization has a peculiar, consistent … Read more
Ehingbeti is an ingenuous socio-economic apparatus that had contributed significantly to the evolution of Lagos State into a major economy Business leaders and political figures across the globe will be joining the private sector in setting agenda for Lagos State towards the next decade at ‘Ehingbeti’ – the Lagos Economic Summit. This was contained in … Read more
Donald Trump opposed her choice for the job despite winning the poll conducted by the organization for its members Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala breaks silence about former US President’s opposition of her choice for the top job She sent congratulatory messages to all World Trade Organization members Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO Director-General met a stumbling block … Read more