…power. Africa must speak with one voice in global forums – at the UN, G20, and WTO. Africa’s 54 countries carry more weight together than separately. It is time to protect and deepen democratic institutions. Autonomy should never be confused with authoritarianism. The legitimacy of our choices comes from the consent of…

…and Investment Summit. Meanwhile, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday said Delta State has the capacity to emerge as Nigeria’s next major industrial hub alongside Lagos, while endorsing the state’s over $100 million investment fund as a bold step towards attracting…

…should ultimately improve livelihoods and strengthen the country’s competitiveness. The WTO chief noted that the global economy is moving away from excessive dependence on a few markets towards more diversified trade relationships as businesses seek alternative production locations following disruptions caused by the C…

…she said, adding that “72 per cent of global goods trade continues to flow on core WTO most-favoured nation tariff terms.” Okonjo-Iweala urged African countries to leverage AI and the global shift towards supply chain diversification to industrialise instead of remaining exporters of raw materials. Warning that the con…

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has charged Nigeria and the entire African continent to be deliberate in adding value to the continent’s huge mineral resources before export. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum hosted by the Centr…

…in Geneva, with Nigerian masquerades emerging as one of the standout attractions. The WTO opened its headquarters to members of the public on Sunday, offering visitors an opportunity to tour the organisation's home, learn more about its work and staff, and explore the artworks displayed within its headquarters. Nigeria…