The Director-GeneraI of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that the recent tariffs announced by the United States would have significant implications for global trade and economic growth prospects. On 2 April, President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on all imports into the US, imposing 14 percent on Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala …

The Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Nigeria and three other African countries could share in a projected $136 billion economic boost from artificial intelligence (AI). She spoke during the 10th convocation ceremony at the Africa University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, where the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Oliver …

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, is uncontested in seeking another term, the group’s chair announced on Saturday. The 70-year-old director-general of the WTO — whose first mandate was blocked for months by US president-elect Donald Trump during his first stint in office — announced in September that she was running for …

As the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) approaches, Nigeria stands poised and actively ready to contribute to global dialogue and negotiations. With a commitment to fostering international trade, cooperation, and inclusivity, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria looks forward to playing a key role in shaping positive outcomes for MC13. The upcoming MC13 …