Nigeria–China Relations @ 55: A Result-Driven Partnership Anchored in Pragmatism 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...

Forging a New Path: Nigeria and China Embark on Strategic Partnership By Lawal Sale "There is no better mirror than a best friend," says an African proverb. From all indications, the axiom appears quite apt while assessing the current state of Nigeria-China relations, which have spanned over...

China and Nigeria Joining Hands for a Brighter Future  By Yu Dunhai From January 8th to 9th, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid an official visit to Nigeria....

FOCAC 2024: Upgrading Nigeria-China Relations By Lawal Sale As the 9th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing came to an end on September 6, there is no gainsaying the fact that the Summit has provided veritable opportunities for Nigeria and China to...

FOCAC: Tinubu Harps on Political Non-interference as China Pledges $50bn for Africa  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa...

Deepening Nigeria-China Relations Under the FOCAC Framework By  Lawal Sale "There is no better mirror than a best friend,” - popular African proverb. The true meaning of this axiom can be better comprehended via a particular focus on the decades-old Nigeria-China relations. Bilateral relations and cooperation between Nigeria...