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Buhari, Others Set Agenda For Okonjo-Iweala As WTO DG

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Buhari also said Dr Okonjo-Iweala, who over the years set major records of economic reforms in Nigeria as minister of finance, and later minister of foreign affairs, will excel in her new position and validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the multilateral institution for the greater good of all. A statement released by the WTO on Monday, announced the confirmation of Mrs Okonjo-Iweala as the first female and Africa to become the organisation’s DG. Her recent endorsement by the United States of America and the withdrawal of the South Korean Trade Minister and candidate, Yoo Myung-hee, sealed the deal for Okonjo-Iweala. The Senate President Ahmad Lawan urged her to deploy her famed intellect, experience, energy and integrity in leading the WTO to promote global prosperity through fair trade. “I heartily rejoice with Dr Okonjo-Iweala on this well-deserved victory. With her latest feat, the former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Managing Director of the World ...
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Hacker tried to contaminate Florida city's water supply, sheriff says

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A hacker gained remote access to a Florida city's water treatment plant in an attempt to contaminate the city's supply of water with a harmful chemical, authorities said Monday. The unknown hacker breached the computer system at the Oldsmar water plant on Friday and briefly increased the amount of sodium hydroxide in the water supply from about 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said during a news conference. Oldsmar -- a suburb of Tampa with fewer than 14,000 residents -- is about 20 miles from Raymond James Stadium, where the Super Bowl was played on Sunday. Stay in the know Get the latest tech stories with CNET Daily News every weekday. "This is obviously a significant and potentially dangerous increase," Gualtieri said. "Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, is the main ingredient in liquid drain cleaners." Sodium hydroxide is used to treat water acidity, but if it's ingested in large quantities...
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abut South Africa: MTN’s Ralph Mupita takes his first steps as new CEO

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While MTN's new boss Ralph Mupita has sold its stake in Jumia - a project launched by his predecessor, Rob Shuter - he is also beginning to impose his own philosophy on the South African mobile phone giant. “If technology remains reserved for a small segment of society, it contributes to increasing inequalities.” Ralph Mupita spoke at the GSMA Thrive Africa 2020 virtual event, which brought together the best of the best of the African Internet scene at the end of September. He was concerned about the social impact of the group’s activities, which he has been overseeing for the past two months. Discreet since taking up his position in mid-August, the new boss of the operator with 261 million customers and 17 African subsidiaries, is officially presented as the man of continuity. Mupita is, after all, in line with the group’s rationalisation and digitalisation strategy launched four years ago by his predecessor, the Anglo-South African Rob Shuter. READ MORE IHS telecom tower deb...
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