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Hard battle fought, Fair Lady – A timeline of Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank bid

by Lekan Olanrewaju In what will come as no shock to most, and will probably be heartbreaking news to the few who had gotten their hopes up about some Obama “Yes We Can!” -style revolution in the World Bank, US candidate Jim Yong Kim has been named President of the organisation, effectively beating out Nigerian... Read More

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Wallstreet Journal: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala rattles World Bank

by Seyi Lawal Come Monday, the World Bank board would make its decision on who its next president will be, According to the Wall Street Journal, this is the first time any of the countries have nominated a challenger to the U.S. pick. But though Kim, president of Dartmouth College, is likely to secure his... Read More

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#GirlPower? WIMBIZ backs Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency

by Lekan Olanrewaju Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was just recently named as part of a UN team selected to head a fight against childhood malnutrition. This however hasn’t slowed down her World Bank Presidency bid in any way. She has already been endorsed by the AU as “Africa’s... Read More

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“I know what it means to go to the stream to fetch water”- Okonjo-Iweala shares tales in Washington

by Lekan Olanrewaju Treading a similar “campaign path” to that of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, in her World Bank presidency bid, shared her own “I had no shoes” moment. Speaking at an event hosted by Washington Post Live together with the Centre for Global Development on Monday, Okonjo-Iweala shared her own personal experiences. “I know what it means... Read More

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She’s unstoppable: Okonjo-Iweala gets UN appointment

by Lekan Olanrewaju She may not have the World Bank top job yet, but Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has no reason to fret, as she’s just added another yard to her already well adorned head tie. The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance has been appointed by the UN as part of a 27-member body... Read More

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WATCH: “I am not daunted” – Okonjo-Iweala speaks to CNN’s Richard Quest

by Lekan Olanrewaju The World Bank is set to make a decision on its presidency on April 16, and with the “day of reckoning” drawing closer, Nigerian candidate, and coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has sat down for a talk with CNN’s Richard Quest on the issue. Speaking from Delhi, India,... Read More

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As PDP endorses Okonjo-Iweala, President Jonathan says she is the “best for the job”

by Lekan Olanrewaju President Goodluck Jonathan Monday issued a statement in support of the Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her current World Bank presidency bid, stating that her expertise made her the best for the job. In the statement, he stated that the World Bank was in a position to... Read More

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She might win this thing? The Economist and Financial Times endorse Okonjo-Iweala

by Seyi Lawal Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance has now received tremendous support for her nomination to become the next president of the Word Bank. Recently, The Economist described her as an orthodox economist whose CV is that of a formidable public economist, in a clear endorsement. It reports that for almost 70 years, the... Read More

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“Why can’t she be the president of Nigeria?”- Check out the top ten tweets on Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank run

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency nomination has left more than just a few tongues wagging, with many stating their beliefs in her being qualified for the job, and others who view it as a ploy by her to “escape” the country. Check out the top ten... Read More

Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank

“A terrible idea and embarrassment ” – Harvard professor and World Bank employee blasts US nominee, supports Okonjo-Iweala

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, one of three nominees running for World Bank presidency, has – in an interview with Reuters – called for a “level playing field”, Lant Pritchett, a professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, who also worked at the World Bank for 17 years, has spoken out about... Read More

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“No jumping from the Titanic!”- Check out yesterday’s top ten tweets

by Lekan Olanrewaju From more arguments about Bishop David Oyedepo’s right, or lack thereof to launch an airline to thoughts on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency bid, check out the top tweets from yesterday. @ogundamisi: Ngozi Okonjo Iweala must stay & support her CASSAVANOMICS president! No running away jumping from D Titanic! Una must salvage Nigeria @DeleMomodu: In 13... Read More

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“Aunty Ngozi is distracted” – Check out the top ten tweets from yesterday

by Lekan Olanrewaju From comments and counter-comments on the greatness, or lack there of, of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to talk on the launch of an airline by a certain bishop, check out what everyone was talking about on twitter yesterday. @4eyedmonk: Dominion Airlines – Missed the Rapture? We Will Take You There! @Echecrates:... Read More

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Coordinating Minister of the global economy? Okonjo-Iweala nominated for World Bank presidency … I did not ask for it, she says

by Lekan Olanrewaju The coordinating Minister of the economy, and finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has being named amongst the candidates to be nominated for World Bank presidency. She was nominated alongside former Colombian finance minister, Jose Ocampo. Okonjo-Iweala and Ocampo, are said to pose a threat to the US as they possess credentials as both economists... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: They’re winning! Okonjo-Iweala announces 1200 winners of YouWiN!

by Lekan Olanrewaju THE Federal Government on Monday announced that about 1,200 Nigerian youths had emerged winners of the recently introduced Youths Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN) programme. The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, announced this while announcing the completion of the first cycle of the programme. She described... Read More

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Twice is not the charm – FG to get rid of double taxation

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Government has ordered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to review Nigeria’s Double Taxation Treaty regime. This review is in line with the ongoing reforms of the Nigerian tax system The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made this announcement on Monday at the workshop... Read More

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N4.88 trillion: National Assembly passes 2012 budget

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian parliament on Thursday passed the 2012 budget with higher expenditure than advised by the Finance Minister. The budget passed recorded a total expenditure of 4.88 trillion naira, as opposed to the 4.65 trillion proposed by the Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala last month. This increase could lead to further delays, if... Read More

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“Contempt of parliament” – Okonjo-Iweala and Lamido Sanusi shun House of Reps hearing

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, on Tuesday shunned an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives. The hearing was to be conducted by the House Committee on Capital Market and other Institutions headed by Mr. Herman Hembe. Both... Read More

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