8 h. ago Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy

By Aidoghie Paulinus   1. Why is the U.S. tariff policy “a step backward in history”? We live in the 21st century—an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.  As President Xi Jinping pointed […] The post Remarks by Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at press briefing on Articulating China’s Stance on US Tariff Policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘70% Shipment From Nigeria To US Returned Over Trump Tariff Policy’

Since the implementation of Donald Trump’s Tariff Policy, especially, on Africa, more than 70% of shipments sent from Nigeria to the U.S. via airport have either been refused entry or placed on hold. The chief commercial officer, AAJ Express Logistics Limited, Ini Daniel, who disclosed this yesterday, noted that this alarming trend has caused substantial […]

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9 d. ago Why US tariff policy is a step backward in history, by Chinese envoy

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has given reasons the United States tariff policy is a step backward in history. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Yu said the world lives in the 21st century, an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars.  He recalled that the year 2025 […] The post Why US tariff policy is a step backward in history, by Chinese envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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9 d. ago Why US tariff policy is a step backward in history – Chinese Envoy

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has given reasons why the United States tariff policy is a step backward in history. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Yu said the world live in the 21st century, an era far removed from the devastation of two World Wars. He recalled that the year […] The post Why US tariff policy is a step backward in history – Chinese Envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rwandan Citizens Converge On Babcock To Commemorate 31 Anniversary Of Genocide In Rwanda

As the world marked the 31st remembrance ceremony of the genocide against the Tutsi race in Rwanda yesterday, April 16, 2025, the Rwandan community in Nigeria joined the Ambassador of Rwanda to Nigeria, Amb Christophe Bazivamo, who will hold a solemn gathering at the College of Health and Medical Sciences at Babcock University in commemoration […]

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1 week ago Rwanda’s envoy urges African youths to lead campaign against hate speech 

The Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, has urged African youths to take the lead in the campaign against hate speech and other stereotypes capable of breeding disunity and causing disaffection in the continent. Bazivamo made this call on Wednesday while speaking at the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi Read More

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1 week ago EXPLAINER: Understanding Trump’s tariff policy — and what it means for Nigeria

In a 1988 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Donald Trump, then a 42-year-old real estate mogul with no formal political role, shared a vision that has shaped his presidency decades later. “I’d make our allies pay their fair share,” Trump said, accusing countries like Japan and Kuwait of taking advantage of the United States. Read More

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2 w. ago Guinea invites Nigerian businesses to invest in $20bn mega projects

The Republic of Guinea is inviting Nigerian businesses to participate in a series of ongoing mega projects worth an estimated $20bn. The call was made by the Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, while speaking with journalists at the Guinean Embassy in Abuja, on Sunday. Cissoko urged Nigerian companies to explore sectors where they have Read More

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2 w. ago Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Hungarian Secretary of State, Dr. Tristan Azbej has commissioned a six-floor edifice donated to the College of Nursing Sciences, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital in the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. On the delegation during the visit were Dr. Lóránd Endreffy, Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria and Kristóf Kőrősi, Deputy Head of […] The post Hungarian Secretary of State visits Anambra, commissions Onitsha nursing college appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EU Supports FG’s Efforts Towards Sustainable Waste Management 

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the federal government, is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations (UN) international zero-waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry, which globally stands at an […]

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2 w. ago EU, FG to promote zero waste agenda in fashion, textile industry

The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations international zero waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry which globally stands at an alarming Read More

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3 w. ago Air Algerie’s Abuja inaugural flight reflective of strengthening bilateral relations – Envoy

Hocine Mezoued, the Ambassador of Algeria to Nigeria, says the flag-off of the Algires-Abuja flight by Air Algerie, is part read more Air Algerie’s Abuja inaugural flight reflective of strengthening bilateral relations – Envoy

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3 w. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence

Tribune Online Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, a South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has condemned the killing of 16 Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. He emphasized that jungle justice is not in the nation’s best interest. In a statement released on Wednesday, he expressed his condolences to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and […] Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has appointed popular gospel musician Asu Ekiye as an Ambassador of the Ijaw language. Diri made this known in a Facebook post on Monday after attending the launch of Ekiye’s concert and the launch of his new album, “Ebikamo Experience”, in Yenagoa on Sunday. […] The post Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has pledge to support the Benue state government with innovative technology and ICT for the education of Benue children.   The Israeli Ambassador made this pledge during a working visit to the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) office in Makurdi.   […] The post BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi

Tribune Online Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines and senior citizen, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on a number of national issues. The National Assembly of Nigeria has been in the news lately for not too pleasant reasons. How do these pieces of news come to you? It is shocking, it is […] Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Tribune Online

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last month More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria

Tribune Online More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria •Says railways, roads, ports, airports, power stations, communication backbone networks already delivered, Nigeria should shift toward high-value-added goods export In this exclusive interview with Abuja Bureau Chief, LEON USIGBE, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, YU DUNHAI, evaluates the state of Nigeria-China relations, highlighting key achievements and future prospects. China-Nigeria relations have evolved significantly in recent years. […] More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Tribune Online

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