China’s imports from Nigeria rose by $2.3 billion in six months: Envoy

China’s imports from Nigeria soared by $2.3 billion (80%) in H1 2026, Ambassador Yu Dunhai announced at an Abuja seminar. This surge follows China’s zero-tariff policy for African nations. He highlighted Nigeria-China bilateral trade hitting $18 billion. Nigerian businesses are urged to boost value addition and meet market standards for sustained access.