Archives Tag: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
April 19, 2022
Since pre-colonial, colonial and early post-colonial eras, the world has witnessed the rise and influence of powerful African women whether as queens, queen-mothers, warriors, activists, writers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists. Read more about Women Whether it is Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt who lived between 1500 and 1400 BC or Queen Mother Idia of the Benin … Continue reading The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
Okonjo-iweala Wins ALM’s ‘African Female Leader of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Director of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has won the “African Female Leader of the Year” award from African Leadership Magazine (ALM). Read more about Finance According to ALM’s announcement, the category was part of the “11th African Leadership of the Year Award – 2022”. The African Leadership Person of the … Continue reading Okonjo-iweala Wins ALM’s ‘African Female Leader of the Year Award
Nigerian Women In Governance: Challenges/Solutions
April 19, 2022
It’s International Women’s Day and it is a day worthy of reflecting on the place of women in governance in Nigeria. Over the past few decades, so much has been said about getting women to walk on the same footing as men in leadership spaces, yet the goal is barely achieved. So much funding … Continue reading Nigerian Women In Governance: Challenges/Solutions
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Okonjo-Iweala Commences Work As WTO DG, Emphasizes On Fisheries Subsidy
April 19, 2022
Nigerian economist and development expert, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed office as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday, March 1, 2021. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Donning a face mask with her elbow bumps doled out, the former Nigerian finance minister spared little time towards commencing work as she threw her … Continue reading Okonjo-Iweala Commences Work As WTO DG, Emphasizes On Fisheries Subsidy
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Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
As usual, it has been an eventful week o social media. Social media, especially Twitter, is like the cultural Igbo village square where all issues concerning society are discussed without taking any prisoners. The social media space has no place for preferential treatment. You up on the trend list because you are being praised for … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
The WTO operates a four Deputy Director-General style of governance and Benue State-born Yonov Frederick Agah is currently one of the four Deputy Directors-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). He has been in this position since the 1st of October 2013 and was reappointed to another four-year term on the 1st of October 2017. … Continue reading Did You Know? This Nigerian Is A Deputy Director-General Of The WTO
LCCI Comments On The Appointment Of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As The New DG Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry heartily felicitates with Nigeria on the appointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It is a great delight being the First Female and First African to head the WTO since its formation in 1995 [replacing the General Agreements on Tariffs … Continue reading LCCI Comments On The Appointment Of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As The New DG Of The WTO
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Social Media Trend: #BeLikeNgoziChallenge
April 19, 2022
They said, success has many fathers but failure is an orphan. In the spirit of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala‘s achievement of becoming the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, social media has been awash with praises dedicated to her honour. Surprisingly, those who called, through a petition, for her honorary doctorate degree to be withdrawn by … Continue reading Social Media Trend: #BeLikeNgoziChallenge
Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
April 19, 2022
It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
What Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment As WTO DG Could Mean For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
On Monday, February 15, 2021, the World Trade Organization confirmed Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as its new Director-General. This followed the withdrawal of her last remaining rival for the role, South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee, earlier this month. Dr Okonjo Iweala is expected to resume as DG of the global trade body on March 1. Read … Continue reading What Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment As WTO DG Could Mean For Nigeria
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
April 19, 2022
Nigerian economist and development expert, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made history today, February 15, 2021, after the World Trade Organization (WTO) confirmed her as its new Director-General. The General Council of the WTO agreed today by consensus to select the former Nigerian finance minister as the organization’s seventh Director-General. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala With … Continue reading Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes History As First African And First Woman To Lead WTO
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Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala Set To Become First Woman DG Of The WTO
April 19, 2022
Former Nigerian finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, is set to become the first woman to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO) after her rival, South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee withdrew from the race on Friday, February 5, 2021. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dr Iweala was supposed to be announced as the new Director-General … Continue reading Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala Set To Become First Woman DG Of The WTO
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Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerians just like citizens of other countries were restricted on goals and targets set for the year 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some did not let the virus get in their way as they hit remarkable strides. Below are ten Nigerians who made a name for themselves in 2020. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges First Nigerian Woman To Be Crowned Forbes Africa Person Of the Year
April 19, 2022
Popular Nigerian economist and development expert, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has hit another milestone in her career after emerging as the first Nigerian woman to win the Forbes Africa Person of the Year award (for 2020). Ngozi (former Nigerian Finance Minister) is equally in pole position to become the next Director-General of world trade ruling … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges First Nigerian Woman To Be Crowned Forbes Africa Person Of the Year
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Okonjo-Iweala Wins 2020 International Service Award Of The World Affairs Councils Of America
April 19, 2022
While Nigerians await the decision of the World Trade Organization on who is to become its next Director-General, foremost Nigerian economist and development expert, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, who is in pole position to head the organization had some good news on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, on her Twitter handle as she disclosed that she … Continue reading Okonjo-Iweala Wins 2020 International Service Award Of The World Affairs Councils Of America
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