PRESIDENT Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised trip to sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant moment for US diplomacy in a region where China has made notable inroads. His visit, which focuses on a US-backed railway project, is aimed at…
MR Fang Qiuchen, Chairman of China international Contractors Association (CHINCA) has revealed plans for China and Nigeria to collaborate on new energy projects, digital smart cities, and infrastructure development. Fang made the announcement in Abuja at a sideline interview with…
VICE-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria-China trade value has hit N7.38 trillion as at June. Shettima said this at the China-Africa Interbank Association Forum (CAIBA) 2024 in Abuja on Wednesday organised by First Bank Plc. The vice-president, represented by Dr…
CHINA’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on Tuesday in Abuja said the Chinese government was committed to strengthening educational exchange programmes with Nigeria. Dunhai stated this during the commissioning of the Chinese Corner and Award Ceremony for the 2024 Chinese…
CHINA will improve its employment-first policy and help key population groups secure jobs to meet its annual job creation target. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Friday. At least 10.49 million new urban jobs were…
CHINA’S Zijin Mining Group has announced the purchase of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corp for $1bn, the companies revealed on Wednesday. The deal is part of Newmont’s ongoing strategy to divest non-core assets and concentrate on…
China’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday urged Japan not to align with U.S. plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, citing regional security risks. The warning was delivered by Zhang Xiaogang, the ministry spokesperson, during a regular…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai has called on developed countries to mop up climatic challenges they caused in developing countries, insisting that there is urgent need for them to take responsibility for international injustices, especially regarding…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping has pledged nearly $51 billion in financial support for Africa over the next three years, as part of China’s continued efforts to strengthen ties with the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa…
China has expressed strong support for South Africa’s efforts in holding Israel accountable at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over alleged genocide in Gaza. This praise was highlighted in a joint statement issued on Monday after Chinese President…
