Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
WTO chief urges US, China to de-escalate trade war
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned it risks long-term hit to global growth
WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala plans for second term
“For my second term, I intend to focus on delivering,” says Okonjo-Iweala
Fractures in global trade deepen as WTO musters only a small win
The World Trade Organization’s ability to tear down barriers to commerce, ensure stability through global accords and enforce the rules came under renewed criticism following a chaotic and contentious...
WTO chief sees trade missing forecasts on growth headwinds
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said global commerce, after proving resilient through the pandemic, is performing weaker than forecast amid multiple economic headwinds and a political t...
WTO chief insists global trade body still counts
The head of the World Trade Organization angrily insisted on Friday (Feb 16) the WTO was still relevant as it prepares for its main gathering with few major deals on the table.
WTO head 'less optimistic' for world trade due to Red Sea strikes
The World Trade Organization’s chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday (Jan 17) said she was “less optimistic” about world trade in 2024, pointing to tensions in the Red Sea.
WTO chief warns world edging into 'global recession'
The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday (Sep 27) she believes the world is heading towards a global recession due to multiple colliding crises, and called for radical policies to revive grow...
Nigeria facing 'serious challenges' amid oil price collapse
[LAGOS] Nigeria has made pragmatic moves to curb spending to offset falling global oil prices, analysts said, but blamed corruption for the failure to prevent a budget crisis that many saw coming.
