News as it breaks
Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria and Head of Contemporary China-Africa Research, Prof Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, has outlined China’s targeted poverty reduction strategy as a model worthy of study in efforts to address poverty challenges in Nigeria. Speaking at a one-day workshop on Nigeria’s poverty alleviation and China’s development…
Ambassador Yu said the grant was part of China’s continued support for Nigeria’s development and economic growth. ABUJA, August 13, 2026 — China is to provide Nigeria with RMB 200 million in grant assistance to support the implementation of projects agreed by both governments. The announcement was…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students who were stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now returning to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The students, who participated in an international exchange programme in China, reportedly encountered difficulties securing their…
The CPC at 105: Staying True to Its Founding Mission, Opening a New Chapter in China-Nigeria Friendship (By Ambassador Yu Dunhai) July 1, 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the Party’s strong leadership, China has achieved the twin miracles of…
China has released a new white paper outlining its vision for a more just and equitable global governance system, urging stronger multilateral cooperation and greater representation for developing countries in international decision-making. The document, titled *”More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions,”* was issued by…
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, technological and people-to-people exchanges as the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria opened a new exhibition combining traditional Chinese calligraphy with virtual reality technology. The exhibition, titled “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang Dynasty…
The Director-General of the National Gallery of Art, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Abdulkarim Ozi Ibrahim, have reaffirmed the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening relations between Nigeria and China. They made the remarks at the 2026…
China has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace Mandarin language studies and cultural exchange programmes as a means of strengthening ties between both countries and expanding global opportunities. The call was made during the 19th Nigeria Division of the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students and the…
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) has called for the expansion of Mandarin language education in Nigerian tertiary institutions, describing it as essential to strengthening the growing diplomatic, educational and cultural ties between Nigeria and China. The Director General of FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama made the call at the…
China has formally received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Nigeria and South Africa, marking the beginning of their diplomatic assignments in Beijing. Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, accepted copies of the credentials presented by Nigeria’s new ambassador…
