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NCSP, Z-Park entrepreneurs strengthen Nigeria-China tech collaboration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 March 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO As part of efforts to deepen the longstanding strategic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a delegation from Z-Park Science and Technology Entrepreneurs

News

FG threatens diplomatic row with China for ordering Immigration officer’s shooting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has vowed to take up a diplomatic confrontation with China following an incident where a Chinese expatriate allegedly ordered the shooting of a Nigerian Immigration officer. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a Stakeholders’ Sensitization Workshop on the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025, in […]

Business

Emerging Markets net asset value down as China underperforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2025 0

By Godwin Anyebe Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd on Thursday noted signs of “a very strong US economy” but reported a decline in net asset value due to China underperforming. The investment fund focused on high-growth emerging markets within Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and Europe said net asset value per participating preference share edged down […]

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Nigeria imports N20.31trn goods from China, India in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 March 2025 0

…as Eastern trade partners take over Nigerian market from US, Western world By Tunde Opalana The 2024 trade data indicated that Nigeria is increasingly tilting towards Eastern markets, particularly China and India, in its trade relations with the country net trading with the two nations last year alone hitting N20.31 trillion. Nigeria’s total imports for […]

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China reiterates commitment to youth empowering in Nigerian

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The People’s Republic of China has reiterated its commitment in fighting poverty in Nigeria, by investing in youth empowerment through basic training and entrepreneurship development. Making this commitment in Abuja on Tuesday, at the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Secretariat, Buhari House, during a courtesy call on the Party National Chairman,

Opinion

Why Nigeria Must Uphold the One-China Policy Amid Strengthening Ties with Beijing

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 February 2025 0

By Victor Liman Nigeria’s relationship with China has evolved into one of the most critical diplomatic and economic partnerships in Africa. The recent deepening of bilateral cooperation, culminating in the appointment of the Director General, DG of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment

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Uphold One- China Policy, expert urges Nigerian government

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

…lauds over $20bn annual trade volume, commends Tinubu for appointing Tegbe DG Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership By Tunde Opalana A diplomatic trade expert, Victor Liman has admonished the Federal Government not to allow external influence wane her bilateral trade relationship with China. He said Nigeria must uphold the One- China policy amid strengthening ties

Headlines

Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties with N3.28trn Currency Swap Deal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 December 2024 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Six years after the initial agreement to a currency swap deal, China’s central bank, People’s Bank of China has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to the tune of N3.28 trillion or 15 billion yuan, an equivalent of $2.09 billion. A statement on the website of […]

Money

China fortifies diplomatic, trade relations with Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2024 0

China and Nigeria have taken a significant step to enhance their long-standing partnership, advancing their relationship to a comprehensive strategic level. This new phase of cooperation was announced at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where both nations pledged to deepen economic ties. As China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, Nigeria stands

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Boosting African digital economies: China strengthens measures to foster growth engines

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

China has recently pledged to continue implementing a major Belt and Road action plan to further promote scientific innovation and redouble efforts to develop multilateral platforms for cooperation in the digital economy and artificial intelligence. The country made the pledge in a key document which outlines its plans for reform and modernization in the coming […]

Tourism

Nigeria to collaborate with China in cultural exchange programme

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Charge D’affairs of the Chinese Embassy Mr. Zhang Yi has reaffirmed China’s commitment to collaborate with Nigeria in Cultural Exchange Programs and infrastructure development. The Acting Ambassador to Nigeria made the commitment to reaffirm continuous collaborations with the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy when he paid a courtesy

News

Burkina Faso reaps tangible benefits in agriculture since resumption of ties with China

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2024 0

Supporting agricultural development and food security has always been a key focus of the cooperation between China and the more than 50 African countries with which China has established diplomatic relations. Burkina Faso in West Africa has also reaped numerous tangible benefits from the wide ranges of cooperation during the six years after it severed […]

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Nigerians commends CHEC, China Exim Bank for Abuja-Keffi- Akwanga- Makurdi road

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2024 0

Under the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese Exim Bank has given concessionary loans for the development of key infrastructural projects in Nigeria. These funds have endeared massive investments in roads, bridges, and railway lines across Africa. These infrastructure has helped connectivity and given a boost to local economies and businesses. The recent completion of the

Headlines

Cop 28: Compete with China on production, stop the wastes,’ Obi charges FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 December 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP) in the 2023 election in the country, Peter Obi has admonished the Federal Government’s strive, to compete with China in the area of production and not on the size of delegations to a specialized conference of experts. Obi in series of tweets in his X […]

Foreign

China is rolling out the red carpet for a key Putin ally as US warns against aiding Russia’s war

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2023 0

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE WITH AGENCY REPORTS China is preparing to welcome a key autocratic ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state visit, amid warnings from United States officials that Beijing may be considering aiding Moscow in its ongoing assault on Ukraine. Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese officials […]

Foreign

‘Total miscalculation’: China goes into crisis management mode on balloon fallout

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2023 0

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE As the new year got underway in China, hopes appeared to be running high that an easing of tensions with the United States could unfold in the months ahead. China’s Foreign Ministry expressed as much late last month when it said China would “welcome” a visit from US Secretary of State Antony […]

News

China pledges Afghanistan aid worth $30.7M

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2021 0

China has promised Afghanistan humanitarian aid worth 200 million yuan, the equivalent of 30.7 million dollars, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the pledge at a video conference with his counterparts from countries neighbouring Afghanistan. China said it would provide emergency aid to fight the Coronavirus pandemic and was planning

Foreign

China invites Taliban delegation to discuss security – Taliban spokesperson

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2021 0

According to the Taliban, a nine-member team is on a two-day visit to China, where they met with China’s foreign minister for talks on the peace process and security matters. “Politics, economy, and topics linked to both countries’ security, as well as the current situation in Afghanistan and the peace process,” Taliban spokesman Mohammed Naeem […]

Foreign Technology

US, allies accuse China of global cyber hacking

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2021 0

On Monday, the US and a coalition of partners accused China of a global cyber hacking campaign including contract hackers, blaming a big Microsoft attack revealed earlier this year on actors operating on Beijing’s behalf. The United States is joined by NATO, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada in […]

News

China reports first case of human infection of H10N3 strain of Bird Flu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2021 0

A 41-year-old man in China’s eastern province of Jiangsu has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with a rare strain of bird flu known as H10N3, Beijing’s National Health Commission (NHC) said on Tuesday. Many different strains of bird flu are present in China and some sporadically infect people, usually those working […]