Archives Tag: China

BUSINESS

A New Window for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation

April 19, 2022

  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, … Continue reading A New Window for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation

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FinTech

China’s FinTech Prosperity: Lessons for Nigerian Founders

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading China’s FinTech Prosperity: Lessons for Nigerian Founders

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BUSINESS International

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

April 19, 2022

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

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SPORTS

Ighalo Joins Saudi Side Al Shabab 

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ighalo Joins Saudi Side Al Shabab 

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BUSINESS TECH

Did You Know How TECNO Came About In Nigeria?

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Did You Know How TECNO Came About In Nigeria?

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Economy Finance Politics

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

April 19, 2022

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

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SPORTS

We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer

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SPORTS

Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal

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SPORTS

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

April 19, 2022

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

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Health

Corona Virus: All You Need To Know

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Corona Virus: All You Need To Know

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SPORTS

Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

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SPORTS

Ighalo Delighted With United Move

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ighalo Delighted With United Move

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Health Nigeria

CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China

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SPORTS

We Are Going To Tokyo To Win – Metu

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading We Are Going To Tokyo To Win – Metu

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SPORTS

Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Belgium At The 2008 Olympics In China

April 19, 2022

Since Nigeria’s victory in men’s football category at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games in the USA, football fans from the West African nation became expectant of victory each time any set of Olympic Eagles file out to represent  them at the global sporting event. The 2008 Olympic Games in China saw Nigeria missing on the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Belgium At The 2008 Olympics In China

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