Nigeria, May 19 -- The Chinese Government is establishing vehicle (EV) factories and other manufacturing ventures in Nigeria in an effort to boost economic ties between the two countries.

The News Chronicles understands that Segun Omori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, issued a statement on Sunday regarding this matter.

In Tomori's words, the discussions of the plans happened during a recent bilateral meeting between Minister Alake and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai.

According to the statement, the Chinese envoy emphasized deeper collaboration between China and Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals industry. He allegedly stated that the proposed EV plants...