MIPAD Spotlights Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sand Mba Kalu, Kanayo Awani and More as Nigerian Trailblazers in Global Trade.
In a significant stride towards recognizing excellence in global trade, MIPAD has unveiled its inaugural list of the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade Edition. This momentous occasion, announced on January 1, 2024, coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and serves as a tribute to individuals shaping […]
HISTORY MADE! Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Becomes WTO Director General
In a tweet on Monday afternoon, the WTO officially announced Dr Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of The World Trade Organization. The “WTO members took the decision to appoint Dr Okonjo-Iweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world” With this appointment, Dr. […]
One for the History books; Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala set to be named WTO Boss.
Today will go down in history as the day where Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala becomes not just the first African to be Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), but also the first woman ever to hold the position. The WTO has called a special general council meeting in Geneva, at which the former Nigerian finance […]
U.S. Endorsement delays Okonjo-Iweala’s bid to lead WTO
Even though Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi’s bid to become The World Trade Organization’s Director-General has the backing of almost all the 164 member countries, she might have to wait till the General Council meeting of the trade organization after the United States rejected her proposed nomination as the global watchdog’s next director-general. Three ambassadors […]