FOCAC
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.
16 Sep
China recently conducted the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), an event held every three years. Politically, the forum was established in 2000 to formalise the strategic partnership between China and African nations.
14 Sep
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has listed benefits of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to the People’s Republic of China, to include increase in exportation of Nigerian commodities to China.
11 Sep
Ecclesiastical theologians assert that Dama scene conversions invoke complete transformations in attitudes, belief systems and doctrinal orthodoxies.
6 Sep
Chinese President Xi Jinping, yesterday, announced $50 billion in financial support for Africa, including military aid, as President Bola Tinubu, in China, emphasised the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity.
6 Sep
As the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) closed in BeiJing yesterday, Nigerian government and the Republic of China set eight priority agenda to promote high-level practical cooperation across board. The agenda focused on key areas including; infrastructure, trade and investment, industrial development, digital economy, energy resources, finance, science and technology, agricultural…
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A tailor, Joel Edamisan, 27, on Wednesday, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, for allegedly stealing household items worth N85,000. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of breaking in and stealing. The Police Prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the…
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Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Transport on Wednesday cautioned Onitsha South Transport Company over unprofessional driving by its drivers. The committee gave the warning when the company honoured the petition of concerned citizens of the state over reckless driving by the drivers of the company which resulted in accidents. Reading out…
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The former French Minister of Transport, Mr. Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, has hinted at the interest of investors from his country in the transport sector of Ogun State, especially the agro-cargo airport. Other areas of interest for the investors, according to Mr. Jean-Baptiste, include the Dry Port, the Olokola Sea Port, and the railway system. Fielding questions…
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the recruitment of 500 teachers by the State Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to boost learning. The Commissioner for Education, Dr Emmanuel Iyamu, announced this on Wednesday in Benin on assumption of office. Iyamu was sworn in on Monday by Okpebholo following his confirmation as commissioner by the state’s…
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The Centre for Economic Reforms in Africa (CERA) has expressed deep concern over the Federal Government's failure to pay local contractors who completed projects under the 2024 budget. In a statement signed by its Director, Dr. Martins Tayo, the center said this development might lead to social unrest and protests aside from having severe implications…
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To address the accommodation challenges faced by personnel of the Nigerian Army's 6 Division, the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major-General Jamal Abdussalam, has commissioned a new building and road project within the barracks. The projects include a six-flat Officers Transit Accommodation and a 150-meter road. They were unveiled by the GOC on Wednesday, as…
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The Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, says it has arrested five suspected vandals for vandalising public infrastructure in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Bashar Hussaini disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Uyo on Wednesday. Hussaini said the suspects who were arrested…
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Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, have arrested 21 suspected criminals in the state. The suspects, who were paraded at the headquarters of the corps in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, were apprehended in various parts of the state. According to the Commander of Amotekun Corps in…
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Health experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) could significantly affect Nigeria’s health sector and global health security. The stakeholders spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the U.S. President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive…
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South Africa's annual inflation rate for 2024 dropped to 4.4 percent, the lowest level since 2020, the national statistics bureau announced Wednesday. While monthly consumer inflation increased slightly in December to 3.0 percent from 2.9 percent the previous month, the annual rate fell from the 2023 figure of 6.0 percent, it said. "Inflation in 2024…