Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
28 Jan
The global recognition by Forbes of Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as one of the World’s leading women is a manifestation of Nigeria as home to some of the world’s best in terms of human resources.
4 Oct 2023
Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stressed the importance of trade in supporting women-led small businesses in addressing climate change and fostering innovation. At a workshop jointly organised by the Informal Working Group on micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs), Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender and the Trade and Environmental Sustainability…
6 Sep 2023
Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said that turning away from open trade would only lead to greater price volatility, inflationary pressures and weaker growth prospects overall. Speaking at a recent economic policy symposium that had in attendance, global leading central bankers, policymakers and economists, she said predictable trade is…
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One of the governorship aspirants that contested for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during last Saturday's primaries, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has dispelled the rumour making the rounds that he stepped down for the governor during the shadow election.
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Smarting from the serious incident recorded by Dana Air on Tuesday, the Federal Government, yesterday, suspended the operating licence and operations of the airline, pending the outcome of the investigation.
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The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the April 2024 supplementary order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) in its franchise, assuring customers of improved service delivery.
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