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World Bank says Indian economy to grow at 6.3 pct in FY 2023-24

STORY: World Bank says Indian economy to grow at 6.3 pct in FY 2023-24 DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wholesale market 3. various of crop fields and crop harvesting STORYLINE: The World Bank Tuesday said the Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.3 percent in the current financial year. The international financial institution, in its report, said India continues to show resilience against the backdrop of a challenging global environment. India Development Update (IDU), the World Bank's half-yearly report on the Indian economy, observes that despite significant global challenges, India was one of the fastest-growing major economies in FY22-23 at 7.2 percent. "India's growth rate was the second highest among G20 countries and almost twice the average for emerging market economies. This resilience was underpinned by robust domestic demand, strong public infrastructure investment and a strengthening financial s

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 18, 2023 shows the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two passengers pose for photos inside a train carriage at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A driver prepares for departure at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers prepare to board a train at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are pictured at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers enter the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger purchases a ticket online in the ticketing hall at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KADUNA RAILWAY-IDU STATION

(230920) -- ABUJA, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are pictured at the Idu Railway Station in Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 18, 2023. The Abuja-Kaduna railway constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers since it started operation in 2016. With nine stations and a design speed of 150 km per hour, the rail line covers a distance of 186.5 km. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Documentary showcasing China's war against poverty inspires Nigerians

STORY: Documentary showcasing China's war against poverty inspires Nigerians DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian audiences during the screening of Chinese documentary 2. various of documentary 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMED SULAIMAN, President of the Society of Nigerian Artists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIDELIS DUKER, Nollywood movie producer and director 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MEMUNAT LADI IDU-LAH, Director of international cultural relations at the Ministry of Information and Culture STORYLINE: Dozens of Nigerians from all walks of life had an opportunity to experience how China fought a successful war against poverty when a documentary showcasing the entire process was screened in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, Thursday evening. The ecstatic viewers said at the end of the screening that they were largely inspired by the Chinese documentary, and charged to partake in the fight against poverty in Nigeria. Titled "Voices From