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- 22 Oct 2020
EU Parliament Backs Okonjo-Iweala for WTO Job
The European Parliament has endorsed the candidacy of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in her quest to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as director-general. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former finance…
- 28 Feb 2021
Okonjo-Iweala Assumes Duty as WTO DG
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, newly-elected director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), will assume duties today. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The former Nigeria’s two-term Finance Minister was…
- 24 Nov 2020
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala May Emerge Unopposed as Korean Candidate Drops
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, may emerge as the sole contestant for the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as Yoo Myung-hee, her opponent, South…
- 15 Feb 2021
WTO: LCCI Tasks Africa on Global Trade Opportunities Under Okonjo-Iweala
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged African governments to shore up their capacity for international competitiveness to fully harness the opportunities offered by the World…
- 13 Oct 2022
Improved Access to Affordable Trade Finance Could Increase Exports & Imports by $26B Annually in West Africa - IFC and WTO Study
Lowering trade finance costs could provide billions in economic benefits in four West African countries, according to a new report released today by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and…
- 13 Oct 2020
Okonjo-Iweala Visits Buhari, Seeks Final Push for WTO DG Job
President Muhmmadu Buhari has granted Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former finance minister prayers to “make one final push within the week to beat the Koreans and bring this to Nigeria by sending a few…
- 30 Nov 2021
IFC, WTO Agree to Enhance Cooperation on Trade Finance
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, World Trade Organization, Director-General and Makhtar Diop, IFC Managing Director agreed to enhance cooperation between the two organizations in order to explore ways to improve…
- 2 Oct 2025
Nigeria’s Digital Future at Risk as Broadband Gaps Threaten Economic Growth
World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the World Bank, have warned that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure and regulatory gaps could prevent the country from unlocking the potential of the billion dollar…
- 16 Mar 2021
Okonjo-Iweala Urges CBN to Embrace Digital Economy
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has advised Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN), to embrace digital economy and the opportunities it provides, as according to…
- 30 Jan 2026
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Shift from Importing Tech to Local Manufacturing
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has urged Nigeria to move decisively beyond importing technology to manufacturing it locally, warning that sustained…
- 28 Mar 2021
AfCFTA: Free Trade Bloc can be a Game Changer for African People, Business
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade…
- 23 Sept 2019
Osakwe, Nigeria’s Chief Trade Negotiator Dies in Switzerland
Ambassador Chiedu Osakwe, director-general/chief trade negotiator, Nigeria Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) has died in Geneva, Switzerland after a brief illness. Emenike Chibuzor, head,…
- 19 Sept 2025
Kalu Champions African Digital Trade Multilateralism
Benjamin Kalu, deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has emphasized the critical role of parliaments in promoting multilateralism through digital trade. Kalu, according to a statement by…
- 13 Feb 2026
Why I Stayed Away From Politics – Leo Stan Ekeh, Zinox Founder
Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has explained why he has stayed away from politics even when he had the opportunity to make a success out of it. He also expressed…
- 1 Jul 2022
Finance for Development Lab Calls for an African Liquidity and Stability Mechanism (ALSM)
The Finance for Development Lab (FDL), a new Paris-based economic think-tank dedicated to building a fairer and more effective architecture for international finance, was officially launched earlier…
- 3 Nov 2022
Empowering Women for Trade Through Digital Technology
A report by PriceWaterCoopers has said that women account for 41 per cent ownership of micro-businesses in Nigeria, with 23 million female entrepreneurs operating in the segment. The United Nations…
- 20 Mar 2023
Stanbic IBTC Empowers Nigerian Export Business Owners
Stanbic IBTC Bank has empowered export business owners with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed in the export trade sector through its recently hosted Trade Export Webinar. During the…
- 2 Oct 2023
Nigeria @ 63: Collective Actions to foster Nation-Building
By Tony Elumelu As we celebrate another year of independence, it is time to reflect, to look in the mirror, for our nation and ourselves. Tony Elumelu We know Nigeria, we love Nigeria, Nigeria…
- 28 Jun 2024
IFC Partners Deutsche Bank to Boost Trade Finance in Africa with a Focus on Small, Fragile
To help provide vital financing to importers and exporters of essential goods in Africa, especially in small, fragile, and conflict-affected states, IFC announced a risk-sharing facility with…
- 17 Jul 2024
Wema Bank Partners NBC, SMEDAN to Empower Women in Business
Wema Bank has partnered with Naija Brand Chick (NBC) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to promote intra-continental trade and empower women in business. This was…
- 15 Sept 2024
Leverage technology to drive Nigeria’s STI, NOTAP DG urges stakeholders
Dr Obiageli Amadiobi, Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has admonished stakeholders in the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem to…
- 24 Jan 2013
Notap, RMRDC to Tap Young Innovators
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have inked a a collaborative scheme to support young innovators in…
- 29 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit Record $6.1bn, Reach 210 Countries – NEPC
Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has reached a historic milestone, recording $6.1 billion in export value and expanding its reach to 210 countries in 2025, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)…
- 28 Jul 2014
ITU Strengthens Effort to Address Counterfeit ICT Devices
ITU discussions to address the growing problem of counterfeit ICT devices was actively participated, contributed to and progressed at the latest ITU-T SG11 (Protocols and test specifications) meeting…
- 10 Sept 2017
IFC Finds Banks Cut Services in Emerging Markets
International banks are cutting back on the networks they maintain in developing countries, an unintended consequence of global regulatory reforms that could make it harder for businesses to grow and…
- 20 May 2018
NOTAP DG Laments Poor Funding of Tertiary Institutions
Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim, director general of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has lamented the poor funding of tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. The Director…
- 13 Dec 2019
Britain on Course for Brexit after Conservatives Win Big
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM , After almost three and a half years since Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country is finally on track to withdraw from the…
- 1 Nov 2020
Ecobank Restates Commitment to AfCFTA
Patrick Akinwuntan, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, has said the bank is prepared to partner with other organizations to explore the opportunities available in the African Continental Free Trade…
- 1 Mar 2021
NCRIB Urges FG, States to Install CCTV
Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has called on Federal Government to overhaul its security apparatus and enhance collaboration with governments and institutions to end the…
- 9 Mar 2021
Zedcrest Encourages Women to vie for Leadership Roles, Strive for Excellence
As the world marks this year's International Women's Day (IWD), women have been urged to strive for excellence and choose to challenge to be at every table where decisions are being made in the…