The Economist: Tough times ahead for Okonjo-Iweala

It has been an exciting couple of months for Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-iweala. She has spent the time traversing the globe and chasing history, hoping—and failing—to be the first ever non-American to head up the World Bank Group. The Economist assesses the mounting hurdles Okonjo-Iweala still faces as she returns... Read More

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April 19, 2012

Abimbola Adelakun: Okonjo-Iweala and the whine of a sore loser

by Abimbola Adelakun I caught the ‘Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank Presidency’ bug late because, initially, I thought it was a passing fancy. In an interview with the Economist in March, she said, “I came because I believe in standing up for something and putting my money where my mouth is. Who is willing to... Read More

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April 18, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Senate condemns US World Bank monopoly

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday spoke out about the World Bank presidency, condemning the stronghold the United States has on the position. Speaking on Tuesday after discussions on a motion by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Solomon Ita Enang and twenty other senators titled nomination of Dr. Ngozi... Read More

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April 18, 2012

Japheth Omojuwa: Rest in Jail James Ibori & Nigeria’s World Bank Masturbation without Orgasm (YNaija Frontpage)

How can a beggarly nation like ours decide it wants to help America and Europe manage their huge investments at the World Bank? Two days ago I mentioned that Nigeria’s quest to produce the president of the World Bank would drop on our regular charts of the most distractive topics in Nigeria. It has.... Read More

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April 17, 2012

“We can still go to tribunal” Check out the top ten tweets on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency loss

by Lekan Olanrewaju Well, the day finally came and went, and despite all the hype, our very own Iron Lady was unable to change the tradition and wrestle the presidency of the World Bank out of the hands of the US. As expected, it was (and will probably remain for a while) quite the hot... Read More

Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank

April 17, 2012

S**t happens: World Bank report says 32 million Nigerians defecate openly

by Lekan Olanrewaju Well here’s a bit of… unpleasant news. While Nigerians trade theories over Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency loss, the institution has given us one more reason to keep them in our conversations. A new report by the World Bank has claimed that 32 million Nigerians... Read More

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April 16, 2012

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

Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank

April 13, 2012

#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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April 11, 2012

“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

Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank

April 11, 2012

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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April 10, 2012

Going all out: Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, joins campaign for Okonjo-Iweala

by Seyi Lawal Things are still looking up for Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her World Bank Presidency campaign. Recently, the Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Ade Adefuye, joined her campaign describing her as “manifestly superior” to any other. According to The Guardian, the ambassador was filled with praise for Okonjo-Iweala in an... Read More

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April 7, 2012

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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April 3, 2012

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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April 2, 2012

Game on! Japan pitches tent with US nominee for World Bank President

by Hauwa Gambo Japan has announced its candidate for the World Bank presidency and it’s Jim Yong Kim, the United States nominee. Kim is Korean-American. This is clearly good news for the US, which is the bank’s largest shareholder, as it has seemed a lonely voice in recent days – with The Financial Times, The... Read More

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April 1, 2012

World Bank to make decision on April 16… Okonjo-Iweala to meet Board April 9

by Hauwa Gambo New reports indicate that the World Bank could pick its new president as early as April 16 after interviews with the three candidates. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, is scheduled to be interviewed by the 25-person board on April 9, according Bloomberg. The bank has officially confirmed... Read More

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April 1, 2012

“It’s not even been a year, and you want to leave already?” – A quick letter to Aunty Ngozi

Aunty Ngozi, for the good of Africans and black people world over (and those that really care about us), you must not take up that position, even if you are found to be the most qualified for it Dear Aunty Ngozi, Good afternoon. Hope everyone is well at home. How is the weather and NEPA?... Read More

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March 27, 2012

“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

March 27, 2012

Superstar for the continent – African leaders back Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency

by Rachel Ogbu The African Union on Monday endorsed the candidacy of finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become World Bank president. At the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party which took place over the weekend in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala, thanked African leaders for their backing in her bid to lead the World Bank. In a... Read More

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March 26, 2012

“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

Okonjo-Iweala, USA, World Bank

March 26, 2012

“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

Okonjo-Iweala, Oyedepo, World Bank

March 22, 2012

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

Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank

January 16, 2012

Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release

Former Minister for Solid Minerals and then Education, noted mentor to several young leaders, and the driver for the viral phrase “The Turning Point Generation” has confirmed her decision to leave her position as Vice President of the World Bank for Africa to lead civil society engagements at home. It takes effect in May. Below... Read More

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October 1, 2011

Still on the matter: Digital Peers and #ProtectTheCorpers to host Twiter Town Hall meeting

by Seyi Lawal Digital Peers International and The Future Project’s #ProtectTheCorpers continue the crusade for a reform in the mandatory National Youth Service Corp scheme as the groups call for an online conference on the matter. The conference which will be over the social networking portal, Twitter with the hashtag #Nyscreforms, will hold on Monday... Read More

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June 28, 2011

Nigeria’s looming food crisis: The ugly truth

by Ore Fakorede It is truly sad that a nation blessed with Africa’s largest oil reserves and some of its most fertile lands cannot feed its 140 million people, and relatively minor reductions in rainfall could set off a regional food catastrophe. Before oil was discovered off the coast of Nigeria in the 1970s, the... Read More

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The Economist: Tough times ahead for Okonjo-Iweala

Abimbola Adelakun: Okonjo-Iweala and the whine of a sore loser

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Senate condemns US World Bank monopoly

Japheth Omojuwa: Rest in Jail James Ibori & Nigeria’s World Bank Masturbation without Orgasm (YNaija Frontpage)

“We can still go to tribunal” Check out the top ten tweets on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s World Bank presidency loss

S**t happens: World Bank report says 32 million Nigerians defecate openly

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

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

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

She’s unstoppable: Okonjo-Iweala gets UN appointment

Going all out: Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, joins campaign for Okonjo-Iweala

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

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

Game on! Japan pitches tent with US nominee for World Bank President

World Bank to make decision on April 16… Okonjo-Iweala to meet Board April 9

“It’s not even been a year, and you want to leave already?” – A quick letter to Aunty Ngozi

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

Superstar for the continent – African leaders back Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency

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

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

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

Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release

Still on the matter: Digital Peers and #ProtectTheCorpers to host Twiter Town Hall meeting

Nigeria’s looming food crisis: The ugly truth

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