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Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru has expressed optimism that world leaders are gradually beginning to understand that insecurity which affects many parts of Africa especially, is a borderless issue that needs urgent concerted action to tackle. Badaru who spoke to journalists in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China’s capital during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), said “Slowly by slowly, the world leaders are beginning to understand that insecurity is borderless now. “There is need for joint efforts to handle insecurity in the whole world.” Badaru, a former Governor of Jigawa State was one of President Bola Tinubu’s official delegations…

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday took its campaign to end the spread of drug abuse across Nigeria to the Church of the Assumption Asokoro in Abuja, where it raised concerns about the high rate of substance abuse especially among young persons. Officials of the agency were at the 10:00 am Mass and addressed the attentive and excited members of the congregation on the damage done to the society and families as a result of the abuse various drug related substances. The officials who were invited by the Parish Priest, Reverend Father Stephen Omale advised parents to…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun was on President Bola Tinubu’s delegation to the People’s Republic of China for a State visit and FOCAC 2024. He speaks on China’s renewed comprehensive mutual bilateral cooperation with Africa and Nigeria’s current efforts to stabilize the economy among other issues. Excerpts; What is your impression about Nigeria’s outing at this year’s FOCAC? What has happened is that President Bola Tinubu led four Governors, Kaduna, Kwara, Lagos, and Niger States as well as Senators and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to accompany him first of all,…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has raised a fresh alarm over the escalating floods in Nigeria, which are exacerbating the already deteriorating food security situation in the country. FAO in a statement by its communication officers said the current floods, which have affected 29 states, are displacing thousands, destroying farmland and claiming lives. “As of early September, more than 2.5 million people have been impacted, with around 200 000 displaced,” the organisation noted. FAO said it is deeply concerned about the potential for increased hunger, as nearly 31.8 million Nigerians are already at risk of…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago was one Nigerian officials on President Bola Tinubu’s delegation to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China’s capital for a State visit and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). He speaks about the economic benefits of several agreements signed between Nigeria and China to businesses. NewsQuest was there and brings the excerpts: Q: What is your impression about Nigeria’s participation at this year’s FOCAC? Our outing has been very fantastic. The coming of Mr. President to China has given us more hope. The Chinese have been very skeptical about their relationship with Nigeria but this…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Friday interacted with the Nigerian Community in Beijing, the People’s Rpublic of China after participating at the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)  as one of the official delegations of President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu was on a State visit to China where he met with President Xi Jinping and joined other African leaders at FOCAC. Many of the diasporans were excited seeing the FCT Minister as he entered the China World Hotel in the Asian giant capital as they scrambled to have photo ups with him.  Wike took time to…

President Bola Timubu on Thursday expressed deep satisfaction with the People’s Republic of China for its consistent commitment of cooperation between  the African continent through several areas of bilateral cooperation. The President stated this in his address at the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. “China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Africa not only through financial and developmental support but also through cultural exchanges that bring our people closer and closer together,” Tinubu said. The President explained that the establishment of Chinese cultural centers across Africa exemplifies tbe depth of cultural fusion between the continent and the…

A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Moses Ayom, has urged President Bola Tinubu to activate Nigeria’s $1.2 billion mining equipment investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s Republic of China, saying that it is a step that would enhance the nation’s economic growth and development. Ayom who commended President Tinubu for his fresh initiative to improve the country’s economic partnership with China said the mining equipment investment deal has the potential of reinvigorating Nigeria’s economy, particularly in the area of employment for the youths. In a statement in Abuja, the former presidential…

Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu is one of the officials on President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China’s capital where several milestone Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), including the peaceful use of nuclear energy have been signed. Bagudu who will also participate at the 2024 Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) gives insight into the significance of the signed agreements and the renewed focus on strategic bilateral ties between the two countries. NewsQuest is there and presents the excerpts: Q: What does the signing of all these MoUs mean to Nigeria? Today is…

Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on the peaceful use of Nuclear Energy and several other agreements aimed at elevating the existing relationship between the two countries. President Bola Tinubu and his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping witnessed the signing ceremony in Beijing where  they made strong commitment to advance economic growth and development in the two nations. President Tinubu who expressed admiration at Chinese  approach to development reforms assured that his government was moving in a similar direction of China hoping to accelerate economic growth and improve lives. The President…