The Federal Government has expressed dissatisfaction at the imbalance in trade volume between the country and China. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Tuggar, said the lopsidedness was one of the issues discussed during the visit of China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, to the country on Thursday. Henzodaily reported that Yi, in an address, stated … Read more
The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, has said Nigeria’s role in leading Africa’s voice in the world was irreplaceable. Yi said his visit to Nigeria was the first to an African country after the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) session in China, in 2025. He stated that his meeting … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Thursday met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and members of his entourage at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Henzodaily understands that the meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China will also foster cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, … Read more
The National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a Chinese Supermarket for selling expired products. Henzodaily reports that NAFDAC in a statement on Tuesday also accused the Chinese Supermarket, located in Wuse 2, Abuja, of labeling its products in the Chinese language in contravention of Nigeria’s laws. The statement explained … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is committed to safeguarding public health, following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasising the agency’s readiness to address potential threats. The … Read more
The Federal Government has disclosed that that it would activate surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of a respiratory virus. Henzodaily understands that the virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures and public concerns in China. The virus, attributed to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), has seen cases spiking across northern … Read more
Nigeria and China have renewed the currency swap agreement between both countries. Henzodaily understands the renewal is valid for three years and can be renewed upon mutual consent. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared the information on his social media account, said China’s central bank confirmed … Read more
Former Everton and China international Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for bribery. Li made 34 Premier League appearances for Everton between 2002 and 2006. Li, who served as head coach of the Chinese national team between 2019 and 2021, confessed earlier this year to fixing matches, accepting bribes, and offering … Read more