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Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the new chief of the World Trade Organisation. WTO disclosed this in a tweet on Monday. The confirmation makes her the first woman and first African to lead the WTO. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General.  “Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021,” the trade organisation posted on its verified page. BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021. More details soon.  #WTODG @NOIweala   pic.twitter.com/2RJkkfK2Id — WTO (@wto)  February 15, 2021 Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigerian Finance Minister, had secured the popular vote by a wide margin on October 28, 2020 but was not named DG because the US opposed her candidacy. Af...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to unfreeze the accounts of 20 individuals linked to the #EndSARS protests. The judge, Ahmed Mohammed, issued the order unfreezing the accounts on Wednesday after the legal teams of both the CBN and defendants decided to end the case. The CBN had in October 2020 asked banks to freeze accounts of 20 #EndSARs protesters. Some of the affected individuals include Bolatito Racheal Oduala, Chima David Ibebunjoh, Mary Doose Kpengwa, Gatefield Nigeria Limited, Saadat Temitope Bibi, Bassey Victor Israel, Wisdom Busaosowo Obi, Nicholas Ikhalea Osazele, Ebere Idibie, Akintomide Lanre Yusuf, Uhuo Ezenwanyi Promise, Mosopefoluwa Odeseye and Adegoke Pamilerin Emmanuel. Others are Umoh Grace Ekanem, Babatunde Victor Segun, Mulu Louis Teghenan, Mary Oshifowora, Winifred Akpevweoghene Jacob, Victor Solomon and Idunu A. Williams. Their lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), explained that he vehemently ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) local financial institutions against having any transactions in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges. The  apex bank disclosed this today in a letter to all DMBs, OFIs and NBFIs. The regulator noted that “breaches of this directive will attract severe regulatory sanctions.” The circular signed by Director of Banking Supervision, Bello Hassan stated:” The CBN circular of January 12, 2017 ref FPRIDIRGENT R/06/010 which DMBs, NBFIs and OFIs and members of the public on the risks associated with transactions  in crypto currency refers. “Further to other regulatory directive on the subject, the bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in crypto currencies or facilitating payment from cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited. “Accordingly, or DMBs, OFIs, NBFIs, are advi...

Having white teeth is everyone’s dream because it adds to our beauty. Teeth become darker or yellow with the growing age.People use different whitening products to get white teeth but these whitening products contain various chemicals which concern many people. To avoid these chemicals, many people prefer home remedies because they offer top benefits of professional teeth whitening, these home remedies can also harm your gums if used incorrectly or longer than usual time. Below is the list of 6 effective and fast teeth whitening remedies at home: 1. White Teeth with Ginger One of the teeth whitening home remedies includes using ginger. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that make your mouth tissue healthy. It is the basis for white teeth and a healthy smile. Adding ground ginger to savory or drinking ginger tea promotes anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger root is very good for the prevention of gum diseases as it is considered a healing herb. It also gives temporary relief from t...