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Okonjo-Iweala: Delta State has Potential to Challenge Lagos as Nigeria’s Economic Powerhouse
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala argues that Delta State can mirror Lagos as a key economic hub by focusing on Special Economic Zones, value-added production, and the blue economy.
WTO Chief Highlights Global Trade Stability and African Opportunities
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaffirms the resilience of global trade rules and urges African nations to leverage manufacturing and digital trade opportunities.
WTO chief confirms 72 percent of international trade remains under its oversight
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala states that 72 percent of global trade is still conducted under the organization's framework, despite ongoing geopolitical and policy challenges.
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria and Africa to Process Minerals Locally Before Export
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso advocate for local mineral processing, internal trade integration, and economic reform to secure Africa’s place in the global green energy market.