World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel Opened in North West China

The world’s longest expressway tunnel has officially opened to traffic in China’s Xinjiang region. The 22.13-kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel cuts through the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains, reducing what was once an hours-long mountain drive to around 20 minutes. Officials say the tunnel slashes travel time between Urumqi and Korla from sevenContinue Reading

AU, Somalia Reject Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

The African Union and Somalia have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year. Israel announced Friday that itContinue Reading

Tegbe Felicitates With Nigerians and Chinese on Christmas and New Year Celebrations

  The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to the good people of Nigeria and China as they celebrate the yuletide season. In a goodwill message, Tegbe described Christmas as a season that embodies the enduring valuesContinue Reading

China, Africa Deepen Modernization Ties

  By EDITH MUTETHYA   Lekki Port, a commercial cooperation project constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd, stands as Nigeria’s first deep seaport and one of the largest of its kind in West Africa. As China and Africa align their modernization agendas through platforms such as the Forum onContinue Reading

Setting the Record Straight, a Retrospective Look at China’s Economy in 2025

  Major international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, have recently raised their economic growth forecasts for China this year, highlighting the Chinese economy’s strong resilience in the face of challenges and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies aimed at boosting consumption. With a 5.2-percent GDP growthContinue Reading

BPSR Ranks NCC Among Top Three MDAs for Best Website Performance

  The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government for Best Website Performance in 2025. The recognition comes barely three weeks after the Commission was named among the top five best-performingContinue Reading