August 19, 2026
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History is made as Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumes as Director-General

WTO: Africa has peculiar challenges to address as Dr. Okonjo-Iweala becomes DG — LCCI

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By Eyo Nsima The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has noted that Africa has peculiar challenges in the global trade arena. The LCCI, who noted this in its statement on the appointment of Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, stated: “The continent is deeply integrated […]

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 165,370 in Nigeria

COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 146,928 in Nigeria

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By Alison Godswill The confirmed cases of Coronavirus pandemic has increased to 146,928, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. In its latest report obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, it stated: “On the 15th of February 2021, 574 new confirmed cases and 8 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. “Till date, 146,928 cases have

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History is made as Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumes as Director-General

WTO: Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence comes at a time when the global trading system is faced with numerous challenges — LCCI

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By Eyo Nsima The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has described the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as timely, stressing that the global trading system is faced with numerous challenges, including supply chain disruptions precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic,rising protectionism& unilateralism, growing economic nationalism, imposition of trade restrictions coveringsubstantial amount of international trade,

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NCC plans Public inquiries on draft on the annual operating levy, frequency spectrum

NCC, not recruiting — Management

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By Eyo Nsima Contrary to a widespread rumour making the rounds, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied that it is currently recruiting. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, NCC, stated: “The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would like to draw the attention of the general public to the false advertisements being circulated online

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COUNTDOWN: 131 Days After U.S.-Iran War, Geopolitical Risks Keep Brent Crude Near $80

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Bonny Light price hits $62.51 per barrel

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The price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light has risen further to $62.51 in the international market as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and partners, continue in their oil cut deal. The rise in price means that Nigeria, currently over-depending on crude oil production and export will be in a better position to fund its

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History is made as Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumes as Director-General

WTO: A strong WTO is vital if we are to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — Dr. Okonjo-Iweala

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, apparently the first female director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has stressed the need for building a strong organization. In her post-appointment remarks, obtained by The Daily. www.thedaily-ng.com, She said: “I am honoured to have been selected by WTO members as WTO Director-General,” Okonjo-Iweala said on Monday afternoon. “A strong WTO is

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Fidelity Bank makes 53.9% PBT growth

Fidelity Bank Plc successfully issues N41.21bn bond in Nigeria

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Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Bank, has successfully issued 10 years N41.21 billion in fixed-rate unsecured subordinated bond at an 8.5 percent coupon rate due in 2031. The bond issuance, which was fully subscribed is a landmark achievement in Nigeria. Commenting on the importance of the bond issuance, Chairman, Fidelity Bank, Mustapha Chike-Obi, said: “It

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Sudan: Dangote steps in, partners FG, Air Peace on re-settling evacuated Nigerians

Dangote Foundation disburses N3.9b to women, youths in 11 states across Nigeria

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..Extends Grant to Eight More States Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has so far disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women and youths across Kano, Jigawa, Kogi, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Lagos, Niger, Nasarawa, Sokoto and Katsina state as part of its microgrant programme Additionally, the Foundation has concluded plans to extend the disbursement of

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