by Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai The G20 Summit was held in South Africa from 22 to 23 November, 2025. This marked the first time a G20 Summit has taken place on the African continent. The aspirations of African countries for independent development were deeply integrated into the global development agenda,Continue Reading
By our Correspondent Gov. Dikko Radda says Katsina State is developing a 20-megawatt power project to stimulate economic growth and attract fresh investment. He disclosed this on Monday in Katsina during a fireside chat at the Katsina Economic and Investment Summit. “We have awarded a contract for a 20-megawattContinue Reading
By our Correspondent A former Senator, Alhaji Ibrahim Idah, the Wazirin Katsina, has unveiled strategies for the state government, to attract investors, and also to unlock the state’s economic potential. The Senator unveiled the strategies in a keynote address at the opening of a two-day Economic and Investment SummitContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The Russian Federation has congratulated the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. In an official congratulatory message signed by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign affairs minister and addressedContinue Reading
By Ambassador Yu Dunhai Every Wednesday at 5 p.m., the Lagos Coastal Highway is bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, while vendors in Abuja markets pack up their last baskets of okra. At that moment, a familiar radio signal cuts through the bustling streets, carrying greetings fromContinue Reading
China Will Not Allow The development comes after the Japanese premier said that any Chinese attack on Taiwan could potentially enable Tokyo to “exercise right of collective self-defence.” China has said that it will not allow “Japanese militarism to stage a comeback”, stressing that Beijing will work with all sidesContinue Reading
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected handing over the Group of 20 (G20) presidency to a low-ranking U.S. diplomat, the president’s office said, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington. “The President will not hand over to a charge d’affaires,” presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya wrote on social mediaContinue Reading
During his ongoing trip to Africa, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for deeper China-Africa cooperation to create broader room for future collaboration and advance common development, as reflected in a range of pro-development China-Africa projects. In talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the 20th GroupContinue Reading
A Commentary – by Lawal Sale “Those who play with fire will be consumed by it” – popular axiom This age-long axiom has apparently been able stand the test of time, probably because it is certainly a universal truth. Earlier this month (November), an unnecessary diplomatic spat between ChinaContinue Reading
FIFA Confirms Expansion of 2026 FIFA Series FIFA on Friday confirmed the expansion of the 2026 FIFA Series, which will also include a women’s edition for the first time. The FIFA Series is aligned with FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 to create more opportunities for national teamsContinue Reading
