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Nigeria Seeks S/Africa’s Backing For G20, BRICS Membership

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago04 mins

The Nigerian government is seeking South Africa’s backing to attain full membership of the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions of interest under South Africa’s G20 presidency. These requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of…

China’s Xi says ‘upgrading’ Venezuela relations after meeting Maduro

Obasi Chinedu Marvellous1 year ago03 mins

China’s President Xi Jinping has held a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, during which the two leaders agreed to upgrade their countries’ relations. Chinese state media said the two leaders on Wednesday signed several bilateral cooperation documents focused on areas including the economy, trade and tourism after the talks in Beijing. Xi said…