China launched a Pakistani satellite from its Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province on Saturday night. The satellite named PRSC-EO3 was lifted off at 8:15 pm (Beijing Time) by a Long March-6 carrier rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reported. This is …
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US military commanders are closely monitoring the ongoing war with Iran, as American long-range precision weapons stockpiles are being significantly depleted. The repositioning of long-range missile systems from the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East could leave US forces exposed in other regions, according to US media reports citing military sources …
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Following the Middle East crisis sparked by US-Israeli strikes in Iran, natural gas prices spiked by nearly 50% on Monday after QatarEnergy, one of the world’s biggest exporters, halted production following “military attacks” on its facilities. The oil and gas prices surge, BBC reports, is just as Iran continues to launch …
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President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke to his signature economic policy. Members of the media raise their hands to ask questions to US …
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THE Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He said that this would …
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THE Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that China will remain committed to strengthening cooperation with Africa in the face of global instability. Yuqing stated this on Monday in Lagos at a reception to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the founding …
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NIGERIA and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The colourful celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, cultural groups and students in Lagos. Chairman of …
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THE Red Cross Society of China, through its Embassy, has donated 1,000 family kits to the Nigerian Red Cross Society to assist communities affected by recent flooding across Nigeria. The handover ceremony was held at the Nigerian Red Cross Society National Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, marking a significant humanitarian …
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THE Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. of China. This partnership will establish Nigeria’s first local insulin production facility. The agreement marks a significant step towards addressing the country’s insulin production needs …
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THE Federal Government of Nigeria and the Peoples Republic of China have reaffirmed commitments to partner for the advancement and sustainability of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy said this on Thursday, when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, …
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