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…
Kaduna State has secured a $450 million agricultural investment from the Chinese government to establish the Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a landmark initiative expected to create more than 350,000 jobs, strengthen food security, and spur industrial growth. According to a statement posted on X by the Kaduna State Ministry of Information on Thursday, the state will…
The Chinese government has declared its firm support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning against any external interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed Beijing’s stance, describing Nigeria…
On Monday, 200 students from the Niger East Senatorial District departed Abuja for India and China under the Senator Mohammed Sani Musa International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. During a send-off ceremony, Senator Musa — represented by his wife, Hajia Saadatu Sani Musa — explained that the initiative was designed to close educational gaps and develop a…
Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis tragically passed away on Tuesday during the World Games in Chengdu, China, after collapsing while competing, according to event organizers. Debertolis, 29, lost consciousness during an orienteering race on August 8 and died four days later, a joint statement from the World Games organizers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF)…
Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and winds of over 167 kph (103 mph) to Hong Kong on Sunday, disrupting over 400 flights, halting public transport, toppling trees, and damaging infrastructure. The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the storm warning from signal 10 to 8 around 4 p.m. after nearly seven hours, during which more than 110…
Joseph Tegbe, Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), has announced that Nigeria has secured over $20 billion in investment pledges from China, targeted at revitalising critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. According to Tegbe, the funding will be directed toward key industries, including agriculture, automotive manufacturing, steel, energy, and mining. He noted that…
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Monday, reaffirming the deepening strategic partnership between China and Russia amid shifting global power dynamics. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the People, underscored the two nations’ shared commitment to a multipolar world order and closer diplomatic coordination. It…
China has reportedly lifted its ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, following a significant easing of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, according to a report on Tuesday. Last month, Boeing confirmed that Chinese carriers had halted deliveries of new planes due to the escalating trade war and the steep retaliatory tariffs imposed…
The Embassy of China in Nigeria has responded to media reports regarding the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) withdrawal from the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, citing alleged visa delays. The Embassy said it received a formal request from Nigeria’s National Sports Commission on April 24, based on a letter dated April 22, seeking…
