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Friday, October 30th 2020 - 08:34 UTC
US rejects Nigerian candidate as next WTO director-general, further paralyzing the global trade watchdog

The World Trade Organization's (WTO) bid to select a new leader was plunged into uncertainty this Wednesday after the United States rejected the Nigerian woman proposed as the global trade watchdog's next director-general.
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Friday, October 9th 2020 - 08:56 UTC
A woman will lead WTO for the first time: South Korean and Nigerian ministers in the final round

The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced on Thursday that South Korea’s trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister have qualified as the two finalists to become the next director-general, ensuring a woman in the top job for the first time.
Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Nigeria recovers US$ 308 million under a deal between the US and the island of Jersey

Nigeria is set to receive around US$308 million seized from former military dictator Sani Abacha under a deal backed by the United States and the island of Jersey, US prosecutors said.
Tuesday, October 16th 2018 - 18:41 UTC
Hauwa murdered by her captors in Nigeria despite ICRC efforts

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sadly confirmed the killing in Nigeria of midwife Hauwa Mohammed Liman by her captors “in a despicable act of cruelty.”
Sunday, October 14th 2018 - 23:34 UTC
Nigeria: Abducted ICRC health care workers' execution imminent

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Sunday made a public appeal to the Nigerian Government in a last attempt to save the lives of Hauwa and Alice, two health care workers abducted in March by ISWAP (Islamic State's West African province group).
Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 15:34 UTC
Maradona asked by FIFA “to behave in a respectful manner”

Diego Maradona might be a giant of the game's history, FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums. Asked about complaints that the 57-year-old had made an obscene gesture at other spectators after Argentina snatched a late win on Wednesday, FIFA's World Cup chief executive Colin Smith told reporters that the former Argentine player was a valued part of its Legends program to promote the game.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
A gallant Nigeria almost KO Maradona in St Petersburg

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona may have gotten a little too excited during a FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. The 57-year-old collapsed after his home country won 2 to 1 against Nigeria in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to a video posted by the Spanish-language newspaper La Nación.
Saturday, August 2nd 2014 - 07:48 UTC
Growing concerns the Ebola outbreak could spread globally by travelers

Concerns have been expressed about the possibility of the current Ebola outbreak spreading globally after an infected airline passenger introduced the deadly virus to Nigeria. All outbreaks since 1976, when Ebola was first identified, have been confined to rural and forested areas in Africa, with the previous highest death toll being 280.
Thursday, July 10th 2014 - 21:43 UTC
FIFA suspends Nigeria from international competition following Lagos meddling with football affairs

FIFA has suspended Nigeria from international competition after soccer leaders were fired by the government following the team’s World Cup exit amid a dispute over player bonuses. The suspension took effect immediately Wednesday, with Nigerian teams and officials barred from international matches and meetings.
Tuesday, November 26th 2013 - 19:45 UTC
Strong drop in Uruguay fisheries exports in 2012; Nigeria becomes main market

Uruguay fisheries exports last year totaled 79.768 tons valued at 189 million dollars which is a considerable drop from 2011 with 102.500 tons and 236 million dollars. White croaker and hake were the main export items and Nigeria displaced the European Union as the main market.