By Abujah Racheal China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health systems across Africa through expanded partnerships, capacity building initiatives, and epidemic response support, aimed at improving resilience against future public health emergencies continent-wide. This was disclosed by Prof. George Fu Gao, guest lecturer and former Director of China CDC,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been commended as a leading humanitarian institution in Nigeria’s health sector. The commendation followed the conferment of the African Leadership for Development and Humanitarian Service Hall of Fame Award on its Executive Secretary, Dr Arthur Igbemi, by theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Friday in Abuja unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2030, which provides a comprehensive roadmap to guide its operations over the next five years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative marks a significant milestone in theContinue Reading
Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, said on Friday that the international system established by the victors of World War II today was facing a profound legitimacy crisis across nearly all areas. Erdogan made this known in a video message sent to the International Strategic Communication Summit 2026 (Stratcom Summit ‘26) heldContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Bangladesh and Nigeria have pledged to explore new frontiers in agriculture and trade as both countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation and unlock economic opportunities. The two countries stated this at the 55th Independence Anniversary and National Day of Bangladesh on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking at theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For the first time in nearly four decades, a Nigerian leader has undertaken a full state visit to the UK. President Bola Tinubu visited London at the invitation of King Charles III, marking a pivotal moment in a relationship often taken forContinue Reading
Beijing, March 26, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes to pave the way for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The ministry spokesperson, He Yongqian, emphasised that China remains committed to high-standard opening up and isContinue Reading
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria “The adoption of this historic UNGA Resolution has added a significant chapter to the cause of global justice and injected new momentum into deepening solidarity and cooperation between China and Africa.” On March 25, 2026, the 80th Session of the United Nations GeneralContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China are set to deepen collaboration on pandemic preparedness and response at a high-level health security dialogue scheduled to hold in Abuja on March 30. Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and SocialContinue Reading
China’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday dismissed recent United States (U.S.) allegations of nuclear testing as “groundless smears.” It called on the U.S. to fulfill its “special and primary responsibility” for nuclear disarmament. Spokesperson Jiang Bin made the remarks in response to media questions regarding claims by U.S. officials.Continue Reading
