“Over 90 per cent of international passenger traffic from Nigeria is still being carried by foreign airlines,” he said.
On a tour of the industrial metropolis of Guangzhou on Tuesday, Mr Wadephul said Germany and Europe risked losing out in the technology race.
The tournament is slated for Saturday and Sunday.
The federal government has urged Nigerians living in China to continue promoting the country’s cultural heritage to foster nation-building.
Authorities said three people were still missing while a sailor suffered minor injuries.
The airline said passengers could also fly Accra-China-Accra, a new connection.
“Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke and a leading cause of premature death globally.
China is softening its tone on the severity of COVID-19 restrictions even as its daily case toll hovers near record highs amid protests across the country.
The clashes, which followed protests in Shanghai, Beijing, and elsewhere, erupted as China posts record numbers of COVID-19 cases daily.
After reporting 8,176 coronavirus cases the day before, authorities reported around 8,800 more infections nationwide on Thursday.
