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The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally released a press statement concerning the possible appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonju-Iweala’s as the Director General (DG) of World Trade Organization (WTO) and an alleged oppose motion from the United States of America. In a memo which was signed by Ferdinand Nwonye, the spokesperson from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria in Abuja, …

Dr. Ngozi Okonju-Iweala, the new Director General of World Trade Organization has shared her joy of becoming the new DG. In a tweet that was shared by her, she thank everyone who made it possible as she looks forward to the next phase. “Happy for the success & continued progress of our @wto DG bid. Very humbled to be declared …

Being the Director General of World Trade Organization (WTO), comes with its own responsibilities, as former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala became the first female, first African and the 7th person to head the World Trade Organization. Before we proceed on the duties of the Director General (DG), WTO deals with the global rules of trade between nations. …

Former Minister of Finance in Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has declared that fighting corruption is ‘Dangerous’. She made this known in a book titled; ‘Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines.’ The former World Bank Managing Director also revealed on her Twitter handle that writing the book in the first place was “risky”. The book, according to her, provides …