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Successful Unveiling Of The Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, And Investment Summit Towards A Legislative Agenda On Ease Of Doing Business

Recently, The Honourable Member Representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, and the Chairman House Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, attended the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit. However, the event marks a significant step towards advancing a legislative agenda focused on improving…

Nigeria, China Signs €7.6 billion Clean Energy Bill

Anthony Ogbekile10 months ago02 mins

Nigeria and China have signed a €7.6 billion Green Hydrogen Energy Deal that will lead to a gradual transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, in line with global best practices. The agreement was signed at the weekend in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, between the Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited, and a Chinese…

EFCC Arraigned 11 Chinese, One Filipino For Alleged Internet Fraud In Lagos

Echezona Okafor10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, January 31, 2025, arraigned 11 Chinese, one Filipino and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants are: Wang Zheng Ming, Li Yin Hui, Xian Hong Will, Zhang…

President Tinubu Calls For Increase In Currency Swap Between China And Nigeria At Meeting With Chinese Foreign Minister

Echezona Okafor11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last…

6.8 Magnitude Himalayan Earthquake Claims 53 Lives

Anthony Ogbekile11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet’s sacred city of Tingri on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62, according to Chinese authorities. The earthquake, with its epicentre in Tingri, a rural county that serves as the northern gateway to the Everest region, occurred at 9:05…

Chinese National, 5 Others Arrested over Illegal Mining in Anambra

Izunna Okafor1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

A 47-year-old Chinese National, simply identified as Babajeje, has been arrested alongside five other persons over suspected illegal mining in Anambra State. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo Edwin disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Thursday in Awka, in which he also revealed…

Again, Chinese Firm Put Nigeria’s Guest Houses In The UK For Sale

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The contract dispute between Nigeria and Chinese investment group, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, seems to have taken a new turn. The Chinese firm accused Ogun State Government of violating a 2001 trade treaty between Nigeria and China when its rights to a free trade zone were rescinded in 2016. The company dragged Nigeria before…

FG Arraigns Eight Chinese Nationals, One Nigerian Over Illegal Mining

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Effort of the Nigerian government to combat illegal mining has received a significant boost with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Abia State South East of the country The suspects, including eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, were recently apprehended by the Mining Marshals, an elite security outfit crafted from…

More Nigerian Product To be Displayed In China Market

Okafor Chinelo2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, has assured of a China-Nigeria collaboration for Nigerian products and commodities to be made available in Chinese markets within the next five years. The Ambassador made this known in an interview on Saturday during a temple fair organized to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year on Saturday…

China Executes Couple Who Flung Two Toddlers To Their Death

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

China has executed a couple who fatally threw two children out of the window of an apartment building. Zhang Bo – the father of the children – and Ye Chengchen were previously found guilty of killing the two-year-old girl and one-year-old boy in 2020. Zhang had begun an affair with Ye and later divorced his…