Nigeria’s D’Tigress have bounced back from two successive defeats to China with an impressive 88-77 victory over the hosts in their final exhibition game in Foshan, Guangdong Province. The reigning African champions dominated from the opening quarter, taking a 32-17 lead before extending the advantage to 58-29 at halftime. China mounted a comeback after the break, but D’Tigress held their ground to…
China recorded strong growth in both exports and imports in July, driven by soaring global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and electronics, according to official customs data. Figures released by the General Administration of Customs showed that exports rose by 23.9 percent year-on-year in July, surpassing market expectations of 23.0 percent. Imports also climbed…
The Federal Government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria mourned the loss of lives caused by the disaster and extended its sympathies to the…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students who were stranded in China while returning from a one-year academic exchange programme are now on their way back to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The incident gained public attention after an X user, @Osunwede, popularly known as Turah BMG, raised an…
Nigeria and China have deepened collaboration on public health security, describing it as a vital pillar for national stability, economic growth, and global safety. Speaking at a high-level symposium in Abuja, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, highlighted how outbreaks such as Ebola and COVID-19 exposed weaknesses in global health systems, stressing the need for stronger collective preparedness….
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, will host a high-level health security dialogue in Abuja on Monday, March 30, focusing on pandemic preparedness and response. Titled “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria,” the event will bring together senior government officials, policymakers, scientists, and representatives from…
China has announced a $200,000 donation to support the families of students killed in a missile strike on a school in Iranduring the early days of the Middle East conflict. The contribution will be provided through the Red Cross Society of China to the Iranian Red Crescent Society as emergency humanitarian assistance. According to Chinese officials, the funds are intended to…
China has tightened curbs on refined oil exports as it seeks to shield its economy from the ongoing Middle East conflict, Bloomberg News reported Thursday. The country, the world’s second-largest economy and top crude oil importer, mainly refines oil for domestic consumption but also exported 58 million tonnes of refined products—including gasoline, diesel, and jet…
China on Monday urged an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to halt the ongoing Middle East conflict, now entering its third day. The call comes as Israeli and US strikes continue against Iran and Lebanon, with the conflict spilling over to regional neighbors. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning emphasized the need to “prevent the spread…
The People’s Republic of China has pledged to maintain an open approach and a commitment to mutual benefit in advancing Nigeria’s rail transit intelligence control system. Mr. Umar Usman, Public Relations Officer of the Federal University of Transportation (FUT) Daura, stated this in a release to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday. Usman said…
