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BREAKING: Tinubu, Chinese PM Xi Jinping currently meeting in Beijing

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President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding high-stakes talks in Beijing as part of the China-Africa Collaboration Summit, aimed at boosting foreign direct investment in Nigeria. The bilateral meeting, which brings together top officials from both nations, is set to seal several critical Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that could reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape.

Joining President Tinubu are key members of his economic team, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum led by Governor Abdulrazak Abdulrahman of Kwara State, and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, alongside prominent Chinese government officials. Discussions are centered on strategic partnerships in green economy, agriculture, satellite technology, media development, and blue economic growth.

Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale had previously highlighted that this meeting would explore deepened cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on national, regional, and international security. “The MOUs to be signed will involve agreements in areas that will significantly enhance Nigeria’s economic standing,” Ngelale stated.

The meeting comes amid recent tensions involving the seizure of Nigerian government aircraft by a Chinese company, adding a layer of urgency to the diplomatic dialogue. As the leaders engage, the world watches closely to see how this partnership could redefine economic and security dynamics between Nigeria and China.