Tag: WTO

Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term, Emerges Sole Candidate For WTO DG 
November 10, 2024 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term, Emerges Sole Candidate For WTO DG 

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the sole candidate for the role of director-general at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).  The WTO said the former Nigerian finance minister agreed to a second term for the organisation’s top job. “Nominations for...
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Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term As WTO DG
September 17, 2024 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term As WTO DG

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, will seek a second four-year term when her mandate expires next August, her spokesman said Monday. “We can confirm that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially announ...
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Countries Reach Deal To Cut Trade Costs
December 3, 2021 No Responses

Countries Reach Deal To Cut Trade Costs

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed on a landmark deal that could cut trade costs by £113bn a year.  Some 67 members agreed to cut red tape around licensing and qualifications.  The signatories, which include the UK,...
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WTO To Work With Europeans On Legality Of EU Carbon Tax Plan
April 3, 2021 No Responses

WTO To Work With Europeans On Legality Of EU Carbon Tax Plan

World Trade Organization will work with a number of European countries to ensure a proposed EU carbon tax will respect international trade rules.French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire and the WTO’s new leader, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told a press confer...
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LCCI Tasks Africa On Trade Opportunities Under Okonjo-Iweala
February 16, 2021 No Responses

LCCI Tasks Africa On 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 Trade Organisation (WTO). Director-General, LCCI, Dr Muda ...
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Buhari Welcomes U.S. Acceptance Of Okonjo-Iweala’s Imminent WTO Leadership
February 7, 2021 No Responses

Buhari Welcomes U.S. Acceptance Of Okonjo-Iweala’s Imminent WTO Leadership

President Muhammadu Buhari has described as welcome development the pronouncement of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, signifying withdrawal of the country’s objection to the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General of Worl...
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Okonjo-Iweala Set To Make History As WTO DG
February 6, 2021 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala Set To Make History As WTO DG

The United States government has announced its endorsement of former the Nigerian minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to emerge as the Director General of the World Trade Organization. It became clear earlier on Friday that Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance ...
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Okonjo-Iweala To WTO: Elect DG On Basis Of Merit
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala To WTO: Elect DG On Basis Of Merit

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday in Geneva stressed the need for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to elect a credible candidate, based on merit, for the position of Director General. Okonjo-Iweala, who is among the eight candidates vying for the...
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