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IMF Proposes China’s Min Liao as Deputy Managing Director

Washington, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the departure of Deputy Managing Director Bo Li at the end of his term…

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Focus On China

Why the CPC Puts People’s Well-being at the Heart of Self-Governance

Xinhua In northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, eligible residents can receive certain forms of medical assistance and other support without submitting an application. Government departments…

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Telecom & Digital Tech

NCC Raises Alarm Over AI-Driven Cyberattacks on Telecoms Networks

By our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecommunications operators to strengthen their cybersecurity defences against artificial intelligence-driven attacks, warning that vulnerabilities…

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Politics & Governance:

Anti-Netanyahu Parties Secure 67 Seats with Over 85 pct of Israeli Votes Counted

Xinhua Parties opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured 67 seats in the 120-member parliament after 85.6 percent of votes were counted in…

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Business & Economy

At China’s Canton Fair, Foreign Buyers Seek More than Products

(PD/BRNN/GSF) — The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is underway in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province,…

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Agriculture & Food Security

Together for Greater Progress in Poverty Reduction

(PD/BRNN/GSF) — Eradicating poverty has long been a shared aspiration of humanity and remains one of the most formidable challenges to global development. Learning…

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SCIENCE & TECH

Online AI Marketplace Goes Live in SW China’s Sichuan

(PD/BRNN/GSF) — Thanks to an online artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, businesses can now shop for AI resources much like…

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Focus On China

To Reduce Global Poverty, the World Should Partner with China –British Scholar

(PD/BRNN/GSF) — Oct. 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. More than 800 million people worldwide still live in extreme poverty.…

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AI & New Energy

China Issues First Policy Document Dedicated to Technology-Driven Commerce

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OPINION

A digital Imo in Four Years

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Business & Economy

Our Priority Is to Provide Electricity to Homes, Factories and Businesses — Tegbe

By Lawal SaleOctober 27, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Xi Congratulates Lula on Re-Election as Brazilian President

By Lawal SaleOctober 27, 2026

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Dementia Accounts for Over 10 pct of Deaths in Australia for 1st Time

By Lawal SaleOctober 27, 2026

China-Pakistan Information Corridor Launched to Strengthen Media Ties

October 27, 2026

China Closely Follows Evolving Situation in Middle East, Gulf, Red Sea, Horn of Africa – Spokesperson

October 27, 2026

DR Congo Ebola Cases top 10,000 as Outbreak Spreads Across Africa

October 27, 2026

20th CPC Central Committee Starts Fifth Plenary Session

October 26, 2026

Business & Economy

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Business & Economy

Tegbe Commissions Transmission Substations in Kano, Flags Off Project in Katsina

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Business & Economy

Nigeria’s Rural Electricity Programme Powers 5m people, Creates 5,000 Jobs — UN report

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Business & Economy

Tegbe, Gombe Governor Commission Solar Mini-Grids in Communities

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Business & Economy

Ethiopia Joins Pan-African Payment System

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Business & Economy

Tegbe Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Says FG Prioritises Improved Supply

Lawal SaleOctober 16, 20262 min read

Business & Economy

Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement to Boost China-Africa Connectivity

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Business & Economy

No Plan to Increase Electricity Tariffs, Our Priority is to Improve Power Supply — Tegbe

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Business & Economy

China’s Trade Strength Rooted in Competitiveness, not Currency Depreciation

Lawal SaleOctober 11, 20264 min read

Focus On China

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Focus On China

China’s Position on Strengthening Outer Space Governance

By Lawal SaleOctober 23, 2026

Focus On China

China’s GDP Expands 4.5 pct Year on Year in Q3

By Lawal SaleOctober 19, 2026

Focus On China

Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to 140th Canton Fair

By Lawal SaleOctober 15, 2026

Focus On China

Canton Fair at 70: How China Contributes to Certainty in Global Trade

By Lawal SaleOctober 15, 2026

Focus On China

China Takes Countermeasures Against Officials of Belize and Paraguay for Egregious Actions Related to Taiwan

By Lawal SaleOctober 12, 2026

DIPLOMACY

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DIPLOMACY

Chinese Premier Says China, Russia Serve as Valuable Force for Stability in Turbulent World

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

DIPLOMACY

China, Russia Prepare for Meeting Between Heads of Gov’t

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

DIPLOMACY

S. Korea to Partially Withdraw Diplomatic Staff from Ukraine

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

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CHINA-AFRICA

Arts and Culture Bolster Sino-African Relations

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Xi-Proposed Principles Provide Practical Guidance for Settling Africa’s Hotspot Issues – FM

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Kenya Looks to Zero-tariff Policy to Expand Exports

By Lawal SaleOctober 17, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Uphold the Four Principles to Promote Lasting Peace and Stability in Africa

By Lawal SaleOctober 16, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

China-Africa Research Center Inaugurated in South Africa

By Lawal SaleOctober 15, 2026

Politics & Governance:

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Politics & Governance:

Japanese Media Question Takaichi’s Military Push, Governance After 1 Year in Office

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Moroccan Minister Delegate Dismissed Two Days After Appointment

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Canada Looks to China as Trade Diversification Gains Momentum – Expert

By Lawal SaleOctober 19, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Trump says Russia Willing to Reach Ukraine Peace Deal, Criticizes Zelensky

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Chinese Envoy Blasts US Obsession with Absolute Strategic Advantages at UNGA

By Lawal SaleOctober 9, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

Africa Seeks Closer BRI Cooperation in Trade, Financing

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

China-Europe Freight Train Service Tops 140,000 Trips

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

How Belt and Road Rail Links Redefine Globalization for Landlocked Nations

By Lawal SaleOctober 12, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

Global Experts Hail BRI as Critical Bridge Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

BRI Project Wins Multiple Sustainable Development Awards in Indonesia

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

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XI IN FOCUS

Xi sends Message to 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan)

By Lawal SaleOctober 24, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xi Urges Drawing on Long March Spirit

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xi’s Decades-Long Commitment to Poverty Reduction

By Lawal SaleOctober 18, 2026

Global South

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Global South

From Infrastructure to Tech Cooperation: How China is Advancing South-South Cooperation

By Lawal SaleOctober 18, 2026

Chinese Premier says Beijing Ready to Ensure High-Quality China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway

October 17, 2026

Xinhua Headlines: 90 Years on, Long March Spirit Endures in China, Resonates Beyond Borders

October 11, 2026

Universities Help Foster Sino-African Digital Ties

October 6, 2026

Brazil’s Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro Head to Presidential Runoff

October 5, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

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WORLD FOCUS

Ukrainian on Trial in Germany Over Nord Stream Blasts

By Lawal SaleOctober 17, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

Global Poverty Index Rises for First Time Since its 2010 Creation

By Lawal SaleOctober 14, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

Trump Picks Commentator Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary

By Lawal SaleOctober 10, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

Up to 500 French Schools to be Totally or Partly Closed Monday – Minister

By Lawal SaleOctober 5, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

S. Korean President Rules out Troop Deployment for Engaging in War in Strait of Hormuz

By Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

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NIGERIA-CHINA

Business Leaders Meet in Beijing to Strengthen Nigeria–China Financial Corridor

By Lawal SaleOctober 23, 2026

Chinese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Nigeria’s First Lady

October 22, 2026

China, Nasarawa State Pledge to Deepen Cooperation Across All Fields

October 21, 2026

Chinese Ambassador Commends Emir of Lafia for Promoting China-Nigeria Friendship

October 21, 2026

Chinese Embassy, FRCN Mark 456 Days of Ni Hao China Radio Programme

October 15, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

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CHINA/US SUMMIT

China, US Reach Consensus on Eight Outcomes in Xi’s Visit

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Public’s View of China Improving in the US

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Xinhua Headlines: Xi-Trump Summit Provides New Strategic Guidance for China-U.S. Ties

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

China, U.S. Agree on Constructive Strategic Stability Based on Respect, Fairness and Reciprocity

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Xi Wraps up State Visit to US

By Lawal SaleSeptember 26, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

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AFRICA FOCUS

Kenya Launches $160 Million Initiative to Fund Wildlife Conservation

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Nominates Mnangagwa as Candidate for 2029 Presidential Election

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

IMF Official Warns of Exacerbated Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Lawal SaleOctober 19, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

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DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

Trump, AI CEOs Sign Voluntary Safety Pact, Back Data Center Expansion

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

China’s World Internet Conference Summit to Focus on Open-Source AI

September 29, 2026

Radda Approves Joint NCC-MTN Committee on Digital Infrastructure Development in Katsina

September 18, 2026

NCC Unveils Zero-Rated Digital Learning Initiative

September 12, 2026

NCC Strengthens Type Approval Compliance for SIM-Enabled Devices in Nigeria

September 11, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Nigerian Vice President to lead Country’s Delegation at Russia–Africa Summit

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Africa Summit to Define New Areas of Partnership in Future – Official

By Lawal SaleOctober 3, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Bases its Engagement with Africa on Shared Development — Putin

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

West Pressuring African Countries to Prevent Participation in Summit — Russian Foreign Ministry

By Lawal SaleOctober 1, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

Preparations for Russia–Africa Summit in Full Swing – Zakharova

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

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NIGERIA UPDATE

Nigeria Declares 3-day Mourning for 32 Military Personnel Killed in Plane Crash

Lawal SaleOctober 7, 20262 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG, Lagos Deepen Partnership to Improve Electricity Reliability in State

Lawal SaleOctober 6, 20262 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG Moves to Operationalise 112 National Emergency Number

Lawal SaleSeptember 8, 20263 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

Tegbe Highlights Nigeria’s Power Sector Reform at 50th Middle East Energy Leadership Summit

Lawal SaleSeptember 2, 20262 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

DEMOGRAPHY, DESTINY AND DISORDER; A Malthusian-Ricardian Reply to Nigeria’s Population, Land and Urban Planning Question

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NIGERIA UPDATE

Governor Radda Steps Up Efforts to Improve Katsina NYSC Camp

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NIGERIA UPDATE

Gov Radda Joins Remi Tinubu, Governors for Commissioning of Buhari Estate and Medical Centre in Ogun

Lawal SaleAugust 19, 20262 min read

NIGERIA UPDATE

Katsina Govt Partners Neo Life Babies Hospital to Expand Neonatal Care

Lawal SaleAugust 15, 20264 min read

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

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COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

EXPLAINER: NCC DEVICE CHECKER AND TYPE APPROVAL

By Lawal SaleOctober 15, 2026

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Eighty-Five Years on, the Spirit of the Flying Tigers Continues to Inspire China-U.S. Friendship

By Lawal SaleSeptember 29, 2026

COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

A century-old Bond Between an American Family and NW China’s Qinghai

By Lawal SaleSeptember 29, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

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RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia Warns Lithuania Against Possible NATO Base, Nuclear Weapons Deployment

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia Thwarts Over 100 mln Cyber Threats During State Duma Elections — Official

By Lawal SaleSeptember 21, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia’s Easternmost Regions Begin Voting for 9th State Duma

By Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Explainer: The Story Behind Russia Day and the Significance of 12 June

By Lawal SaleJune 12, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia’s Flagship Economic Forum Opens in St. Petersburg

By Lawal SaleJune 4, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Panda Conservation Strengthens Global Ties

By Lawal SaleOctober 16, 2026

China Advances Ecological Governance Under the Rule of Law

August 27, 2026

Beijing Designated as UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029

August 6, 2026

BRI Injects Impetus into Green Transition Efforts

August 6, 2026

Moscow Records Heaviest Snowfall in Over 200 Years

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CHINESE INITIATIVES

Pooling Wisdom and Efforts for Global Governance

By Lawal SaleOctober 24, 2026

To Build Stability and Capacity in a Volatile and Changing World Keynote Address by H.E. Wang Yi Member of the Political Bureau of…

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

WHO Urges Africa to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

The World Health Organization has urged African countries to strengthen Ebola surveillance and emergency preparedness after Nigeria confirmed an infection in Abuja, as…