By Joseph Tegbe As the People’s Republic of China marks the Spring Festival, ushering in a new Lunar Year, Nigeria joins our Chinese friends in celebrating this epochal occasion with thoughtful reflection on a relationship that has matured steadily over 55 years. The Spring Festival symbolizes renewal, hope, andContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of China as they celebrate Spring Festival and ushers in a new Lunar Year beginning from February 17. In a statement, Tegbe noted that this year’sContinue Reading
By H.E. YU Dunhai On February 14, President Xi Jinping announced in his congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit that China will, starting from May 1, 2026, extend comprehensive zero-tariff treatment to the 53 African countries having diplomatic ties with China, while continuing to encourage the conclusionContinue Reading
By our Correspondent The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has strongly opposed a bill introduced by certain U.S. congressmen, accusing China of illegal mining and funding militia groups in Nigeria. In a statement, the Embassy described the allegations as groundless, expressing firm dissatisfaction with claims amplified by some media outlets,Continue Reading
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigeria to adopt a more strategic approach in its economic engagement with China to accelerate industrialisation and boost domestic manufacturing capacity. Sanusi made the call on Wednesday at the “Nigeria–China at 55 and Beyond” dialogue held in Abuja. The event wasContinue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. In his message, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that sinceContinue Reading
By H.E. YU Dunhai On February 10, 1971, the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formally established diplomatic relations. Time has flown by, and today, on February 10, 2026, we celebrate a truly significant moment in our history: the 55th anniversary of our diplomatic ties. OverContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking on Saturday at the Chinese New Year Temple FairContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The People’s Republic of China has reiterated its Commitment to Deepening ties with Nigeria just as the two countries are set to mark 55 years of establishing diplomatic relations. This was stated on Saturday by the Chargé de Affairs of the Embassy of the People’s RepublicContinue Reading
Commentary by – Lawal Sale February 2026 marks a symbolic and historic convergence in Nigeria–China relations. It is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar and also the year Nigeria and China commemorate 55 years of enduring diplomatic relations. Interestingly, horses feature prominently on Nigeria’s coatContinue Reading
