This is another high-level exchange between China and Nigeria following the successive visits of Foreign Minister Tuggar and President Tinubu to China last year, which, therefore, was also a reunion between good friends.
President Bola Tinubu made a demand for an increase in the currency swap when he hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Abuja on January 9, 2025.
Wang Yi's Africa tour includes Namibia, the Republic of Congo and Chad before he ended with Nigeria. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China has reiterated its opposition to foreign interference in the internal affairs of African nations. This is even as it pledged unwavering support for the African Union (AU) and other sub-regional organisations in their quest to address the continent’s challenges through dialogue and homegrown solutions.
Following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Nigeria, Legit.ng spoke with top diplomat Rasheed Akinkuolie to understand the significance of the development.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Thursday in Abuja the capital of the West African nation to strengthe
As part of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) projects coordination, and investment drive, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe continued his strategic engagement with key Chinese stakeholders to deepen the bilateral cooperation.
Noting that China-Nigeria relations have transcended the bilateral scope, Wang Yi called for the two countries to work together in building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
Tuggar highlighted the agreements as a foundation for enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as trade, investment, and infrastructure.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria.
The Nigerian government, yesterday, ruled out the possibility of engaging foreign mercenaries in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges facing the country.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for ... where he held talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in the capital Abuja. "China will firmly support Africans ...