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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says two million more Nigerians would have fallen below the poverty line even if the COVID-19 pandemic had not hit the world and the country.Quoting statistics…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has again expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in getting her into office.She said that the president’s “personal and…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The visit was Okonjo-Iweala's first official visit to Nigeria since…

Melinda Gates, the Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has heaped praises on the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.In her International Women's Day 2021 tribute shared on…

The new Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says she has accepted the apology offered by Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung which derisively tagged her a "grandmother".She stated this in a tweet on…

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The OPEC Secretary-General, Dr. Barkindo Mohammad,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated his former Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on becoming the first female and African Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The…

President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have hailed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on emerging the first female and African Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).In a statement signed by his Senior…

President Muhammadu Buhari says he welcomes the pronouncement of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, signifying withdrawal of the country’s objection to the emergence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of World…

Former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has edged closer to securing the job of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).This followed Friday's withdrawal of her only remaining opponent and Trade Minister of South…

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has described last Friday's abduction of hundreds of students at Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State as "heartbreaking".She reacted in a tweet on Tuesday night,…

Former Nigerian Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named African of the Year by Forbes Africa.The respected business magazine announced the honour in a Tuesday tweet.…

The emergence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the consensus candidate for the position of the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been held up by the last minute objection of the United States. The consultations process…

Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she is "keeping the positively going" in her bid to become Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).She stated this in a Thursday tweet, two days after scaling…

Africa's richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has thrown his considerable weight behind former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in her bid for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).Okonjo-Iweala is…

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) says it has endorsed and encouraged worldwide support for the election of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The endorsement…

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday in Geneva stressed the need for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to elect a credible candidate based on merit for the position of Director-General.Okonjo-Iweala, who is among the eight candidates…

Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will today by 3pm be screened for the job of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).She will be screened alongside seven other…

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala deserves to land the role of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).He stated…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed appreciation to governments and donors for contributing $8.8 billion for the vaccine as announced by GAVI, an international organisation, created to improve access to vaccines.The WHO…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of former Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Nigeria's nominee for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).…

The former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on the three tiers of government in Nigeria to pay serious attention to the development of the rural communities in the country.Okonjo-Iweala made the call on Wednesday…

An FCT High Court, Nyanya on Wednesday convicted a job seeker , Raymond Azuka for forging  the signature of former finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala.NAN reports that on May 19, 2015,  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…