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
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
President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima are set to take over the reins of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Recall that Tinubu and Shettima won the presidential election held across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 25, 2023. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Tinubu and Shettima president-elect and … 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
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, has met with Ex-German Chancellor Merkel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, recently met with Angela Merkel, immediate past German Chancellor. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu – Akeredolu Tells Atiku, Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
President Buhari called for collaboration to address the effects of the pandemic… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the designation of Nigeria as one of the six countries in Africa designated as manufacturing bases for the COVID-19 vaccine. The President spoke on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, while contributing to the Roundtable … Read more
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has postponed its major conference scheduled for next week in Geneva, Switzerland. EKO HOT BLOG reports that WTO director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who made this known said the conference, EU trade ministers’ consultations, was postponed indefinitely. This is coming as world leaders imposed travel restrictions due to a new and particularly … Read more
It was gathered that the process of voting for the nominated persons had already commenced. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, have been nominated for an international award, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Nigerian leaders, EKO HOT BLOG reports, have been … 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
Nigeria has been ranked as the number one importer of commercial services in Africa in 2020, data released by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) showed on Friday. While Egypt and Morocco made the list of world exporters led by the United States, Nigeria was conspicuously absent in the global commercial exporters’ list. Nigeria has been … 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
Aargauer Zeitung, a Swiss newspaper, has apologised for the ‘inappropriate’ and condescending headline it used in a report about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) The newspaper had in a report on February 9, prior to Okonjo-Iweala emergence as the WTO boss, described her as a “grandmother”. ‘This grandmother will be … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resumes as the World Trade Organization Director-General on Monday amid hopes that she will spur the beleaguered body into addressing its towering challenges. The 66-year-old Nigerian former finance minister takes the helm after the WTO was left adrift for seven months. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes over the World Trade Organization on Monday amid hopes … Read more
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history, with the confirmation as WTO DG. WTO confirmed her appointment at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world. Nigerians on social media have jubilated over Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO. Ngozi … Read more
Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first African and first female DG of the WTO A former Nigerian minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been confirmed the first female Director-General of the World Trade Organization. She was announced the new DG of the trade body in a statement by the WTO on Monday. The United States government had … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala looks set to be confirmed as the first woman and first African leader of the beleaguered World Trade Organization, on Monday (Today). The WTO has called for a general council meeting at which the former Nigerian finance minister and World Bank veteran is expected to be formally selected as the global trade body’s … Read more
The Nigerian Economist’s selection was hindered by the former Trump administration Top US government officials wrote an open letter to President Joe Biden calling for his backing of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala She showed her appreciation via social media YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Forbes Insists Jeff Bezos Is The Richest Not Elon Musk Biden Lifts Trump’s US Entry … Read more
South Korea has reportedly decided to withdraw its trade minister, Yoo Myung-hee, from the race for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General. According to Washington Trade Daily (WTD), people familiar with the development said South Korea was expected to announce its decision to withdraw Myung-hee in the coming days to enable Okonjo-Iweala become WTO’s Director-General. … Read more
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, says Nigeria is in the attempt to reach the United States of America (USA) and South Korea to have Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala become the director-generalship of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Thanking others that have been backing the United Nations ex-official for the position, … Read more