Nigeria, China Host Food Festival to Deepen Ties

Nigeria, China host food festival to deepen ties

Nigeria and China are expanding their longstanding diplomatic relations beyond trade and infrastructure, using food, tourism and cultural exchange as new avenues for deepening people-to-people ties between both countries. The latest push came through the 2026 Nigeria–China Food Festival, held under the theme “Bridging Culture Through Cuisine,” as Nigeria and China commemorated 55 years of formal diplomatic relations. The festival brought togethe…

Nigeria, China Use Food Festival To Deepen Cultural, Tourism Ties

Nigeria and China have expanded their cultural engagement through cuisine, as both countries used the 2026 Nigeria-China Food Festival to showcase their culinary heritage, promote tourism and create opportunities for hospitality and food entrepreneurs. The festival, held today at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, formed part of activities marking 55 years of formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. With the theme: “Bridging Culture…

China Pledges Deeper Cooperation to Advance Nigeria’s Development, Prosperity

By John Azu The Chinese Government has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria, strengthen the longstanding friendship between the two countries and promote shared development and prosperity. The Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou, made the commitment on Thursday at the opening of the China-Nigeria Food Festival, themed “From Farm to Feast,” in Abuja. Zhou said China was ready to work with Nigeria to …

Food Festival: Nigeria, China Deepen Cultural Ties through Cuisine

China and Nigeria have called for stronger people-to-people relations and greater cooperation in tourism and the creative economy, as they celebrate their shared cultural heritage through food, music and the arts at the 2026 China-Nigeria Food Festival. The festival, held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, featured Chinese and Nigerian cuisines, cultural performances, food exhibitions and other activities designed to showcase the similarities and dive…