Tiwa Savage, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nissi Ogulu, and Eniola Shokunbi were all honored and recognised at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Awards which took place during the Forbes Women Africa Leading Women Summit in South Africa. The 10th edition of the summit was themed “To The Power of 10: The Rule-Breakers In Africa’s Next Chapter,” and... Read More

Forbes Women Africa Awards, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

June 13, 2024

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At 70, What It Means To Be Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The first time I spoke to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, she was perhaps the most powerful minister in Nigeria and I was a 17 year old journalist. I had just interviewed her son, Uzodinma – who had written an award winning novel – for my column Sons & Daughters in Thisday newspapers. She had been so impressed... Read More

Blogs

celebration, Happy birthday, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

December 30, 2021

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Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021

When you speak about inspiration to women, it doesn’t get any higher than what Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala represents. A volley of success, having excelled at every venture she’s been in, as well as every appointment she’s accepted. The latest being her rise to become Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO); a position that... Read More

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Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank, World Trade Organisation (WTO), YNaija Person of the Year, YPOTY

March 1, 2021

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Hi-Target: Analysts debate as NOI’s resumes work at the WTO | #YNaijaCover

It’s the first day of the International Women’s Month and women in Nigeria and the continent had great reasons to raise their heads high. Global headlines as well as blogs across the country were screaming early Monday, with photos of newly elected Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as she resumed at its Geneva... Read More

Cover Stories

#YNaijaCover, ankara, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, NOI, WTO

February 24, 2021

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Is Ghana the emerging African Giant? | The #YNaijaCover

Ghana could well be an emerging African Giant. Or could it? In yet another first, since Africa’s spirited clamour for independence saw her emerge as the first independent African nation, Ghana becomes the first African country to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. The West African country famed for its rich culture and beautiful coastal... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

AstraZeneca/Oxford SARS-COV-2, Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), COVAX, COVID-19 vaccines, Gavi, Ghana, Moderna, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Pfizer, The #YNaijaCover, the Vaccine Alliance, world health organisation, World Trade Organisation (WTO)

February 16, 2021

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U.S. Court to sentence fraudster; Invictus Obi, ‘COVID-19 vaccines risky’ – NCDC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest things you shouldn’t miss out on: U.S. Court to sentence fraudster, Invictus Obi Nigerian American-based fraudster, Invictus Obinwanne Okeke will be sentenced by a court in the United States today, Tuesday, 16th February – The Punch reports. Invictus, who was once listed on the... Read More

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Forbes Africa 30 Under 30, Invictus Obinwanne Okeke, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Osagie Ehanire

February 15, 2021

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Wonder Woman: Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her double historic win | The #YNaijaCover

The heavens could literally feel the excitement among Nigerians as erstwhile Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and 2-time Finance Minister, was named Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Since 2019 when she first indicated interest to lead the international trade body, the 66-year old economist has been in the eyes in the storm; with... Read More

Cover Stories

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organisation (WTO), WTO

December 30, 2020

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‘The #EndSARS Protesters’ is YNaija Person of the Year 2020

The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce the #EndSARS Protesters comprising all campaigners, promoters, online as well as offline protesters, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of YNaija editors, #EndSARS Protesters emerged overall winner amongst Ezra Olubi and Shola Akinlade, H.E. Seyi Makinde, Dr. Sam... Read More

Lists, Specials, YNaija.com Person of the Year

#EndSARS Protesters, Akinwunmi Adesina, Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, Ezra Olubi, Israel Adesanya, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Olasunkanmi Opeifa, sam adeyemi, Seyi Makinde, Shola Akinlade, YNaija Person of the Year 2020

December 23, 2020

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Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; The Woman for the Job | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, 66 Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is in the business of making history. An economist and permanent fixture on the international development circuit, Okonjo Iweala’s profile towers above her peers. Her two-decade plus career at the World Bank had her peak in the number two role as managing director, operations. She became the first... Read More

Specials

#YNaijaPOTY2020, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Risk Capacity, Centre for Global Development, Gavi, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Rockefeller Foundation, Standard Chartered PLC., Twitter, World Trade Organisation

December 11, 2020

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Nigeria slashes internet data prices by 50%, NCDC confirms over 600 new COVID-19 cases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria slashes internet data prices by 50% The Federal government has declared that it has reduced the prices of internet data by more than 50 per cent. Communications and digital economy minister, Isa Ibrahim Pantami, on Thursday, disclosed that the slashed data prices came to effect since November 2020. “The average cost of 1GB of... Read More

Rankings

Isa Pantami, Mahmood Yakubu, Maj.-Gen. Felix Agugo, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

November 25, 2020

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Family of slain vendor demand N500m compensation from Gbajabiamila, Senate approves refund of N148.14bn to five states | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Family of slain vendor demands N500m compensation from Gbajabiamila, threatens legal action The family of Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, a newspaper vendor who was gruesomely murdered by a security aide of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has demanded the sum of N500m as compensation. The Okereke family said, in a letter dated November 23,... Read More

Rankings

Femi Gbajabiamila, Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Clifford Ordia

November 11, 2020

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Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?

When women break free of gender and social restrictions to attain lofty positions in their careers, they easily become societal jewels but it remains to be seen whether the typical African society is ready for a flux of such women. Kamala Harris’ place in history is already assured. The results of the last presidential polls... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive

#Election2020, Kamala Harris, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank, World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Tiwa Savage Among Women Honored at the 2025 Forbes Africa Awards

At 70, What It Means To Be Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Tinubu’s Opposition to Academic Records Probe Suspicious – Atiku’s Counsel; Cooking Gas Prices Set to Surge From Next Week, Marketers Warn – Okonjo-Iweala | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021

Hi-Target: Analysts debate as NOI’s resumes work at the WTO | #YNaijaCover

Is Ghana the emerging African Giant? | The #YNaijaCover

U.S. Court to sentence fraudster; Invictus Obi, ‘COVID-19 vaccines risky’ – NCDC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wonder Woman: Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her double historic win | The #YNaijaCover

‘The #EndSARS Protesters’ is YNaija Person of the Year 2020

Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; The Woman for the Job | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020

Nigeria slashes internet data prices by 50%, NCDC confirms over 600 new COVID-19 cases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Family of slain vendor demand N500m compensation from Gbajabiamila, Senate approves refund of N148.14bn to five states | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?

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