LIVE: Nigeria's President Tinubu Turns to China For Economic Support | Firstpost Africa

LIVE: Nigeria's President Tinubu Turns to China For Economic Support | Firstpost Africa

Amid a worsening economic crisis, Nigeria has turned to China for support. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a visit to Beijing next week. The two leaders will be discussing cooperation on the economy, agriculture, and technology. Tinubu will also be attending the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing along with other African leaders. The visit comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking investments to boost its economy which is battling double-digit inflation, foreign currency shortages, and issues such as crude oil theft. China is a major investor in Nigeria, but also its biggest bilateral lender. Nigeria is trying to maintain its relationship with the West while expanding ties with China amid severe economic turmoil. Will President Bola Tinubu be able to pull off this tough diplomatic balancing act? Watch for more.

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