In a groundbreaking move to tackle diabetes in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has inked a pioneering Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with China’s Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. to establish the country’s first-ever insulin manufacturing facility. This landmark partnership aims to transform healthcare access by...
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Last week, China seized the opportunity of its celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War to celebrate some other dubious things. It was not just the victory of the Chinese Liberation Army over the Japanese imperialists in the World War. It was also...
… , attracts 3 billon new investment in Lithium mining Liberian President Joseph Boakai, has hailed the recent China-funded national survey on mineral resources, which led to the discovery of significant new mineral deposits in the country. The discovery of the minerals deposits has offered fresh opportunities for Liberia’s...
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has named Li Zhensheng, a Chinese national, as the state’s new Economic Adviser, a strategic move to bolster international partnerships and economic growth. The appointment was unveiled during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the China Global...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In a collaborative effort, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s embassy in Bangui, successfully evacuated 11 Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR). The miners, abandoned by their employer in the remote town of Bambari,...
Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a mechanical engineer versed in the ecosystem of oil and gas, has spent roughly four months on the beat as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). And if morning shows the day, as ideally it should, then the nation’s oil...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) is set to revolutionize the state’s economy with the production of computers locally. The Managing Director of BDIC, Mr. Terwase Gbande, disclosed that the company has partnered with a Chinese firm to start assembling laptops, smart kiosks, and biometric...
Euro strengthened on Monday after the United States and the European Union finalized a trade agreement, marking a significant step in averting a broader global trade conflict. On Sunday, during a meeting in Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a deal...
Crude oil prices saw an uptick on Monday following a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU), coupled with the possibility of extended tariff relief with China, easing fears of economic slowdown and reduced fuel demand. By 0035 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has begun investigating allegations that a Chinese mining company abandoned Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR), following a viral social media video highlighting the issue. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the embassy emphasized its commitment to...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, July 21, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of digital assets to the tune of $222,729. 86 USDT recovered from Chinese nationals involved in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The assets form...
Nigeria’s junior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history with a thrilling 93-88 win over China in their 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup debut. The team overcame a slow start to secure a hard-fought victory, defying expectations and silencing critics. After trailing 24-16 in the first quarter, D’Tigress...
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS group of developing nations. The warning came as leaders of the BRICS group gathered in Brazil for their annual summit. “Any Country aligning itself with the...
By KEMI YESUFU, who recently returned from China The 1949 revolution, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), resulted in the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China and the CCP’s consolidation of power on the mainland. Several years after another silent revolution took place in China, it was...
By OLA MODUPE, Abuja- Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, June 27, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of 14 Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos The suspects are:...
US President Donald Trump revealed that the United States has signed a trade agreement with China, stating, “We just signed with China yesterday.” Trump made the announcement during a White House event focused on promoting a government spending bill. Although Trump didn’t provide specific details about the deal, a...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja- The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced significant progress in attracting investments in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, as showcased at the recent Nigeria-China Sustainable Bilateral Business, Trade, and Investment Summit, which held in Lagos during the week. This landmark event brought...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation in Borno and Yobe states. The suspect, who claimed to be a miner, was apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of...
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to hold a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said. Leavitt provided no further details, and there was no immediate confirmation from Beijing. If the call takes place, the leaders are expected to...
‘TeamABU2024′, a group of Students of the Ahmadu Bello University emerged victorious at the Huawei ICT Skills Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China. The six-day competition was held from May 20 to May 25. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Auwalu Umar, in the Directorate of...