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10 hours ago
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed China’s commitment to Africa, emphasising that both regions remain good friends, partners, and brothers with a shared future. 
2 days ago
..swap agreement worth 15 billion RMB/3.28 trillion Naira The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms.Yan Yuqing, has said the Peoples Bank of China and the Central Bank of Nigeria has renewed a three-year bilateral currency swap agreement worth 15 billion RMB/3.28 trillion Naira (extendable by mutual consent). She said it…
23 Feb
Ms Yan Yuqing, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Nigeria, says African nations should leverage their resources and market advantages to engage more in international cooperation while maintaining sovereignty and economic independence. According to Yuqing, the global trade system is undergoing restructuring, and countries need to strengthen cooperation and dialogue…
20 Feb
On February 15, Chinese President, Xi Jinping, sent a message to the 38th African Union Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and the people.
8 Feb
China has been quietly expanding its already considerable influence across resource-rich Africa, particularly as Europe’s presence diminishes and the United States’ engagement becomes uncertain in the region.
15 Jan
Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said that the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi to Africa reaffirms China’s support for African countries in their pursuit of development and revitalisation.
6 Jan
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, yesterday began his tour in Africa, whch would span four countries,namely, Nigeria, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Chad.
24 Dec
..Reels out 2024 achievements with Nigeria The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing has said, China, Nigeria consistent supported for each other had fostering mutual benefits and achievements. Yuqing said China and Nigeria have written a remarkable chapter of friendship and cooperation, striving for shared development and progress.…
1 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has said the cordial relations Nigeria enjoys with France, China and Denmark over the years should translate to mutual economic benefits for citizens, particularly in key areas of education, health, and infrastructure. 
1 Oct
As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, the country is also celebrating a significant milestone with its longtime partner, China, which is commemorating the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic.
24 Sep
The ninth edition of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that ended recently again presents an unseemly convergence of countries in a lopsided relationship that Africa needs to correct in its continental interest.
16 Sep
President Bola Tinubu on Friday rounded off his official visit to China with his trip to the world’s second largest economy ending with very significant and mouthwatering gains for Nigeria.

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