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  • Feature: Chinese-constructed light rail begins commercial operation in Nigeria's Lagos

    Commuters who had long endured the challenges of overcrowded roads and prolonged commute time in Nigeria's Lagos were visibly thrilled by the convenience, comfort, and speed of the city's light rail which began commercial operation on Monday.

    September06,2023


  • Chinese bus maker Yutong launches first electric buses in Nigeria

    Chinese bus maker Yutong on Tuesday launched the first electric mass transit buses targeting public transport in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, as the country prepares for the gradual shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to sustainable electric vehicles (EVs).

    May24,2023


  • China-aided ECOWAS headquarters begins construction

    The China-aidedThe China-aided construction of the permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States began on Sunday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, to consolidate the regional bloc's operations in one complex -- a departure from operating at three different locations in Abuja.

    December05,2022


  • Chinese-built Lekki port in Nigeria to reshape economic landscape in West Africa

    Nigeria's first deep seaport Lekki port, which is being constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), has seen 54.71 percent of construction completed by the start of July amid the impact of the COVID-19.

    July08,2021


  • Nigeria flags off full commercial operation of China-assisted railway

    Nigeria on Thursday officially started the full commercial operation of a China-assisted railway linking the southwestern cities of Lagos and Ibadan, to ease public transportation and fuel goods movement in the west African country.

    June11,2021


  • Nigerian bank launches Africa-China banking center in Lagos

    Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc has launched an Africa-China Banking Center (ACBC) in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, for the Chinese businesses operating in Nigeria and Nigerian companies trading with China.

    November15,2018


  • Nigerians eager to use China-assisted airport terminal in oil hub

    Construction of the new airport terminal in Port Harcourt, the country's oil hub and capital of the southern state of Rivers, is expected to open more convenient air routes and contribute immensely to the economic and infrastruction.

    November01,2018


  • Light rail in Nigeria's capital opens opportunities for local people

    The 45-kilometer light rail commissioned is the first phase of Abuja mass transit project which will have six lines or lots on completion, with a total length of 290 kilometers, offering intra-city shuttle service and connecting Abuja's satellite towns in

    October09,2018


  • China’s Longrich to establish a factory in Lekki Free Zone of Nigeria

    Longrich, a well-known enterprise in China specialized in the daily chemical and health care products, held a ground breaking ceremony of establishing a factory in Lekki Free Zone of Nigeria on May 8.

    May15,2018


  • Railway project in Nigeria contracted by Chinese firm lays tracks

    The track laying ceremony for the railway project from Lagos to Ibadan in Nigeria undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was held on May 8.

    May11,2018


  • Nigerian gov't says yet to understand continental free trade agreement

    The Nigerian government said on Wednesday it has not signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement because it is still reviewing the proposal.

    March22,2018


  • Chinese firm signs contract for oil refining project in Nigeria

    China National Chemical Engineering No. 7 Construction Co., Ltd. (CC-7) signed an EPC contract with Dangote Group on February 1 for a projects package in the core area of Dangote Oil Refining Project in Nigeria.

    February08,2018


  • Chinese firms to start building sub-sea pipeline installation in Nigeria

    Two leading Chinese companies have held a groundbreaking ceremony to start the construction of a sub-sea pipeline installation for Dangote Oil Refining Company Limited in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub.

    January17,2018


  • Nigeria unveils technology road map to hasten economic growth

    The Nigerian government has unveiled a National Science, Technology and Innovation Road Map from 2017 to 2030 to catalyze the nation's economic growth, a top official said Monday.

    August08,2017


  • Nigeria takes delivery of locomotives from China

    Nigeria on Thursday received two locomotive engines from China, the country's transportation minister said.

    July31,2017


  • China Railway Construction signs 1.85 bln USD contract to build rail line in Nigeria

    A Chinese consortium recently officially signed a 1.85-billion-U.S. dollar contract to build a light rail line in Kano State, Nigeria.

    February22,2017


  • China Railway Construction signs 1.85 bln USD contract to build rail line in Nigeria

    A Chinese consortium recently officially signed a 1.85-billion-U.S. dollar contract to build a light rail line in Kano State, Nigeria.

    February22,2017


  • China's Huawei donates to Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram

    China's technology giant Huawei on Friday donated relief materials including food items to people affected by the insurgency of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

    February13,2017


  • Algeria, Nigeria discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

    Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday met with visiting Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as they discussed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation, including in terms of fighting terrorism.

    December14,2016


  • Chinese firm launches agriculture training in Nigeria

    A Chinese multinational group of companies CGC on June 13 kicked off capacity building organized for Nigerian agricultural technicians, an effort aimed at promoting integrated agricultural technology in the West African country.

    June17,2016


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