Nigeria and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, the digital economy, and agriculture, as both countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relationsNigeria and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, the digital economy, and agriculture, as both countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relationsNigeria and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, the digital economy, and agriculture, as both countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations amid renewed commitments to economic transformation and people-to-people engagement. Both nations acknowledged that their long-standing partnership has evolved into a strategic relationship delivering significant gains in infrastructure development, trade, and economic growth across Nigeria. The commitment was reiterated at a reception held in Lagos to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Nigeria. She disclosed that Nigeria participated in major Chinese trade exhibitions, while more Chinese enterprises scaled up investment activities across the country. She noted that charity initiatives supported by the Chinese Consulate and Chinese enterprises had provided assistance to cataract patients and low-income households across Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2026 21:17 UTC