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How the year 2020 impacted Nigeria and what 2021 holds for the nation’s economy

LCCI congratulates Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on her appointment as DG, WTO

By Mrs. Toki Mabogunje The news of the confirmation of Dr Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the Director General of the World Trade Organization [WTO] was received by the LCCI with great excitement. There is no question that it is an appointment that is very well-deserved having regard to her pedigree, impeccable credentials, intellectual depth, […]

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

WTO: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is an international role model and leader worthy of emulation

By Eyo Nsima The President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, has described Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the first female Director General of the WTO is an international role model and a leader worthy of emulation. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, She said: “As she said herself, “I hope

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How FG, others should tackle PIB, Refineries, Gas Utilisation, Insecurity, others in Nigeria

How Australian 2020 LNG export revenue down 25% to $36.2bn

By Alison Godswill Despite its leading role globally, the Australian LNG exports were $36.2 billion, down 25.5% from the 2019 record of $48.6 billion in 2020. In its latest report, obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, EnergyQuest, stated: “According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) the total value of 2020 Australian LNG exports was $36.2

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OIL MARKET: Anxiety as prices surge to $90.92 per barrel 

LNG: China, Japan equal remain top Australian destinations

By Eyo Nsima China and Japan have been identified as two top destinations for Australian Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG. According to the EnergyQuest Report, obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, it stated: “Australia had by far the largest market share in China in 2020 with 29.1 Mt (43.3%) of the total LNG imports. Qatar was the

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Northern Asian LNG imports top 200 Mt — Report

Notwithstanding COVID-19, LNG imports by North Asian countries (including Taiwan) increased by 2.5% to a total of 200.3 Mt LNG in 2020, 4.8 Mt higher than in 2019 when 195.5 Mt was imported, according to the latest EnergyQuest report obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com. The report, stated: “Import prices took a hit with the falling

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

WTO: Why Nigeria may not benefit from Dr. Ogozi Okonjo-Iweala as DG

By Alison Godswill Nigeria might not benefit much from the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, because its non-oil exports are largely primary commodities with little or zero value addition. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, which disclosed this in a statement obtained

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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

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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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

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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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

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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