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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization

Tariffs cause 'unprecedented' disruption to trade rules

The share of global traded on WTO terms has fallen to 72% and could fall further, amid the biggest disruption to the international trading system in the past 80 years, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization said today.

Business • 02 Sep

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as WTO chief for a second term

WTO chief reappointed for 2nd term as Trump threat looms

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term at a special meeting today, the trade watchdog said in a statement, meaning she will stay at the helm until mid-2029.

Business • 29 Nov 24

ECB President Christine Lagarde and Director General of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

ECB chief vows to do 'whatever it takes' on inflation

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said today she will do whatever it takes to bring down high inflation and restore price stability.

Business • 08 Mar 23

WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the trade picture for 2023 has 'darkened considerably'

WTO warns 'darkened' trade outlook could get darker

The World Trade Organisation has today forecast a slowdown of global trade growth next year as sharply higher energy and food prices and rising interest rates curb import demand.

Business • 05 Oct 22

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

WTO strikes global trade deals deep into overtime

The World Trade Organization's 164 members approved a series of trade agreements early today that included commitments on fish and pledges on health and food security after more than five gruelling days of negotiations.

Business • 17 Jun 22

Nigerian woman named new boss in double first for WTO

Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed the first female and first African head of the World Trade Organization, at a special general meeting today.

Business • 15 Feb 21

Britain's Liam Fox is one of eight candidates looking for the job top at the WTO

Who's in the running for WTO leadership?

As Roberto Azevedo steps down today as head of the World Trade Organization, here are penpics of the eight candidates running to become the next WTO director-general.

Business • 31 Aug 20

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala