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A New Window for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation

  From November 7 to 10, 2023, the China-Africa (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition was successfully held in Lagos, gathering momentum to promote China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. It provides buyers from all over Africa with the opportunity to communicate face-to-face with Chinese exhibitors about home decoration and building materials, hardware accessories, household appliances, […]

China’s FinTech Prosperity: Lessons for Nigerian Founders

  Studies have shown that China’s FinTech ecosystem is the fastest growing in the world. According to a study done by Mastercard in 2018, China’s FinTech boom has reached an unprecedented height, marking the Asian giant as the biggest in the world. From FinTech giants like Alipay, Tencent and Ant to smaller startups like Yiri […]

Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala Set To Become First Woman DG Of The WTO

  Former Nigerian finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, is set to become the first woman to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO) after her rival, South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee withdrew from the race on Friday, February 5, 2021. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dr Iweala was supposed to be announced as the new Director-General […]

Ighalo Joins Saudi Side Al Shabab 

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo, has ended speculations about his next move after joining Saudi Arabian league side, Al Shabab on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Ighalo who scored five times during his loan spell with English Premier League (EPL) giants, Manchester United, has found a new base in Asia after leaving Shanghai […]

Did You Know How TECNO Came About In Nigeria?

  Did you know that Mr Nnamdi Ezeigbo who is CEO of electronics retail chain, Slot, had a big hand in the success story of Chinese mobile device maker, Shenzhen Transsion Holding (Tecno, Infinix, iTel and Oraimo) coming into the Nigerian market? The Nigerian businessman who hails Umuahia is easily one of the most impactful […]

Fact Check: Is Nigeria Ceding Its Sovereignty With Chinese Loans?

  It is a fact that no China-related loan agreements have been publicly shared by the incumbent government, ever since the Jonathan administration ended in 2015. The opaque nature of these loans and the alleged kickbacks which government officials have once been accused of taking from companies such as China’s EXIM, CCECC and so on […]

We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his belief in Odion Ighalo with high hopes that the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker will continue with his impressive form for the English Premier League giants as they restart their quest for a Champions League ticket. The Nigerian striker who turned 31 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, has proved […]

Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal

Odion Ighalo and Manchester United can now breathe easy after weeks of uncertainty regarding the fate of the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker in Manchester. This comes after both clubs agreed to extend the Nigerian striker’s loan stint with the English Premier League giants until January 2021. What makes it all good is the agreement in […]

Ighalo Offered A New £400,000 Per Week (160 million Naira) Deal By Chinese Club

On-loan Manchester United star, Odion Ighalo, has been offered a two-year contract extension by his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua. The deal will see the former Super Eagles star earn more than £400,000 per week (160 million naira). Shanghai Shenhua is willing to reward the Nigerian for his exceptional displays since joining Manchester United in the […]

Corona Virus: All You Need To Know

Global health and security have been further threatened since December 2019, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China. Officially named Covid-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), The 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) has been declared by the WHO as a “global public health emergency,’’ while Chinese President Xi Jinping described it as the  ‘’largest […]

Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London […]

Ighalo Delighted With United Move

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed his excitement at joining Manchester United. The Nigerian completed a loan switch from his Chinese Club, Shanghai Shenhua to United, and has fulfilled his lifelong dream of playing for the English side. Ighalo’s deal with the Red Devils will expire after six months without an option to […]

CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China

As part of plans to prevent the outbreak of the deadly corona virus in Nigeria, the federal government has urged citizens to jettison plans of traveling to China until further notice, unless the purpose of traveling is of extreme importance. Surveillance across Nigerian operating airlines and international airports were stepped up by aviation regulatory agencies […]

We Are Going To Tokyo To Win – Metu

Nigerian national basketball team star, Chimezie Metu, has stated that wining at the Olympic Games in Tokyo is the team’s main priority. The San Anthonio Spurs forward was part of a new set of players introduced to Nigeria’s basketball squad at the FIBA World Cup in China and was impressive, averaging 9.0 points and registering […]

Nigerians In Sports: Ordega Completes Debut Season In China On A Positive Note

Super Falcons of Nigeria star, Francisca Ordega, was on target for her Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in a 5-0 victory over Wuhan to wrap up their 2019 Chinese Women’s Super League season campaign in grand style. Francisca Ordega had inspired her team back to winning ways last week, scoring in […]