LIFI: Il primo festival africano dedicato all’illustrazione
LIFI (Lagos International Festival of Illustrations) è l’Evento sul continente africano interamente dedicato all’arte dell’illustrazione. Nato nel 2025 grazie alla Book Buzz Foundation, fondazione culturale nigeriana di Lagos, già ideatrice dell’Aké Arts and Book Festival. LIFI 2026 si terrà dal 17 al 19 settembre 2026 presso il centro culturale Ouida-Lagos, uno spazio poliedrico nel cuore […]
Read moreMattei Art Prize and Mattei Academy Prize. Public Notice – First Edition 2026
To promote artistic and cultural cooperation between Italy and the States of the African continent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation together with the Ministry of Culture have launched the first edition of the “Mattei Art and Academy Prize.” The initiative has a total financial allocation of one million euros. The objective is […]
Read moreNIGERIA Ranking list for the ‘Study in Italy’ scholarship 2026/2027
FINAL RANKING LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS THROUGH THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN ABUJA NIGERIA 9 MONTHLY PAYMENTS Position Application Protocol Number Status Document Integration 1 1000069660 WINNER NO 2 1000069742 WINNER NO 3 1000070223 WINNER NO 4 1000087902 WINNER NO 5 1000102916 WINNER NO […]
Read moreBENIN Ranking list for the ‘Study in Italy’ scholarship 2026/2027
FINAL RANKING LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 TO BENINESE STUDENTS THROUGH THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN ABUJA BENIN 9 MONTHS Position Application Protocol Number Status Integration of further documents 1 1000110923 WINNER No need 2 1000073463 RESERVE No need 3 1000089646 RESERVE No need Failure to include one’s […]
Read moreUNESCO World Heritage: With the inscription of the condominium theatres, Italy consolidates its global primacy with 62 listed sites. Tajani: “Italy is a cultural superpower”
With the inscription of the system of condominium theatres of central Italy in the UNESCO World Heritage List, decided by the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, Korea, Italy consolidates its global primacy with 62 sites inscribed in the World Heritage List. “This choice confirms the universal value of our extraordinary cultural heritage. Italy is […]
Read moreGlobal Alliance for the Two-State Solution – Peace for Gaza
The meeting of the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution opened yesterday afternoon at the Farnesina and will continue this morning with a high-level segment co-chaired by Minister Tajani and Saudi Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, with the participation of Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian. The two-day discussions will conclude this afternoon with a […]
Read moreBenin Deal Room 2026: The New Frontier of Investment in West Africa
From 16 to 18 September 2026, Cotonou will host the Benin Deal Room 2026 (BDR 2026), an exclusive government-backed event designed to catalyze strategic investments in West Africa. It is a platform bringing together development finance institutions, institutional investors, corporates and project sponsors, with the goal of turning opportunities into concrete transactions within six months. […]
Read moreSpeech by the Ambassador of Italy, H.E. Roberto Mengoni, at the Republic Day 2026
Distinguished members of the government and institutions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dean of the diplomatic corps Colleagues of the diplomatic corps and of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Dear Italians Good evening. It is always with a deep emotion to host the reception for our National Day, […]
Read moreTwo Strategic Events for Investors: EU–Nigeria Business Forum and Invest Lagos Summit 3.0
The European Union and Nigeria are preparing to host two important events dedicated to promoting sustainable investment and strengthening economic relations among businesses, institutions, and international stakeholders. 1) EU–Nigeria Business Forum 2026 On 25 June, the EU–Nigeria Business Forum “Enhancing Sustainable Investment Together” will take place at the National Theatre in Lagos, an event designed […]
Read moreScholarships: “Italy Runs Toward the Future”
Scholarships for Italian‑language attendance of the Master’s Degree programmes in Sport Science and Techniques and Sport Management Last academic year, this Ministry — in collaboration with the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, one of the most authoritative institutions for scientific research and academic training in the field of motor and sports sciences — launched the […]
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