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Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics, Women Politics
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
South Korea has decided to withdraw its candidate from the World Trade Organisation, WTO, director-general race, according to Washington Trade Daily. Yoo Myung-hee is South Korea’s Trade Minister and its candidate for the top job at the WTO following the resignation of Roberto Azevedo. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s candidate in the WTO race, had secured the […]
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Africa & World Politics, National Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s chances of securing the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) brightened yesterday as South Korea withdrew its candidate, Yoo Myung-hee, from the race. Washington Trade Daily quoted sources as saying that South Korea had notified the United States (U.S.) government of its decision and would make the […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, Women Politics
Monday, November 2nd, 2020
(NNP) As the World Trade Organization seeks to address the leadership impasse occasioned by the United States’ objection to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s recommendation as the next director-general, the surging cases of the Corona virus in Switzerland (and much of Europe) where the WTO is located, has complicated matters. On Sunday, the authorities announced strict new […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Latest Politics, NNP News, Top Stories, Women Politics
Friday, October 30th, 2020
(NNP) After days of silence, the Trump administration has finally released a statement explaining its reason for preferring the South Korean candidate, Yoo Myung-hee, for the Director-General’s position of the World Trade Organization. The U.S. preference goes against the overwhelming recommendation of Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala by the majority of the 164 nations. A statement […]
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Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Ejiofor Alike with agency reports The European Parliament (EP) has endorsed Nigeria’s candidate for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The parliament said it screened the two remaining candidates in the WTO DG race, Okonjo-Iweala and Ms. Yoo Myung-hee of South Korea, and is convinced that the […]
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Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nigerian Police, Nollywood (Film Industry), Women Politics
Sunday, October 18th, 2020
Since the #EndSars protests began Nollywood’s leading lady, Genevieve Nnaji has not kept quiet. While she has not made any physical outing anywhere she has made sure her voice was loud and clear. First to feel her wrath is the governor of Rivers State Nyesome Wike who warned against any form of protest in his […]
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Latest Politics, Nigerian Police, Women Politics
Sunday, October 18th, 2020
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon Nigerian economist and international development expert, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has broken her silence over the recent call to #EndSARS in Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala on Sunday took a break from her pursuit for the Director-General position in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). From her statement on Twitter, she called for a united Nigeria and […]
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Africa & World Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85), Presidency, Women Politics
Monday, October 12th, 2020
The President Muhammadu Buhari and former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, are currently meeting at the State House Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala, who is one of the two remaining contenders for the office of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, was accompanied to the meeting by Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo; Minister of State, […]
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Anambra, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Headlines, State News, Top Stories, Women Politics
Friday, October 9th, 2020
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka- AN attempt by members of Chimamanda Adichie’s late father, Professor James Adichie’s family to mount a banner at the popular Abba Junction to announce his burial activities almost led to renewed hostility between Abba and Ukpo communities in Anambra State. Professor Adichie’s burial is Friday, October 9, in his home town, […]
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Africa & World Politics, National Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Speaking in a tweet post yesterday, Okonjo-Iweala said she was undaunted even though the WTO job promises to be a tough one. Okonjo-Iweala, who is the candidate to beat for the WTO Director-General election expressed confidence that she remained the most qualified candidate for the job as the selection process reaches a critical […]
