Forbes recently unveiled its annual Power Women list, showcasing 100 influential women across various sectors. Notably, five remarkable African women made the cut, demonstrating their significant impact on the global stage. This list, determined by four key metrics – money,…
Tinubu hails reappointment of Okonjo-Iweala as WTO DG
President Bola Tinubu has lauded Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), describing it as a testament to her earned global trust and leadership. Okonjo-Iweala, a celebrated development economist and former Nigerian…
Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO DG
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term. Okonjo-Iweala, 70, had announced her intention to seek a second term in September. Chair of the General Council, Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, also…
Do you know your roots? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflections on ancestry and our personal and national history Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex was in Nigeria over the weekend with her husband, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Their 3-day private visit was to promote the Invictus Games,…
Geometric Power’s commissioning rescheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024
The 181-megawatt Geometric Power plant in the Osisioma Industrial Layout of Aba in Abia State will now be commissioned on Monday, February 26, 2024, according to a statement by the company’s management issued just now. The plant was originally scheduled…
Forbes lists Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu among 2023 “world’s most powerful women”
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named in the 2023 “The World’s Most Powerful Women” on Forbes. Forbes, a renowned international business magazine, unveiled its annual list of the most powerful women in the…
Delta State,season of garnering honor and fratricidal crisis — Magnus Onyibe
This is indeed a season of jubilation generally for Deltans, the Anioma and particularly the lka nations whose sons and daughters have steadily and surely gotten into the center of gravity of power or hub of governance of the federal…
Buhari present as 449 individuals get National Honours
President Muhammadu Buhari and other dignitaries at the event on Tuesday in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday attended the 2022 National Honours Award Investiture in Abuja where 449 Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are set to be conferred with…
Lack of electricity killing Nigerian industries – Adesina
President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, on Tuesday lamented that a paucity of energy was negatively affecting the growth of Nigerian industries. Adesina made the comment while speaking at a meeting organised by the Manufacturers Association of…
Okonjo-Iweala resumes duty as DG of WTO
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Monday resumed duty as the director general of the World Trade Organisation, weeks after her appointment was endorsed by the United States and approved by the trade organisation. Her appointment was ratified on February 15. “WTO members…