Italy and Nigeria Renew Their Commitment to Global Education at GPE 2026
In a global context where millions of children and young people still lack access to adequate education, the collaboration between Italy, Nigeria and the Global Partnership for Education demonstrates how political dialogue and targeted investments can help create greater opportunities for development, growth and stability for future generations. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) event […]
Read moreWomen, Peace and Security: Italy and the Philippines at the UN
During her mission to New York, Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi co-chaired a high-level event organized by Italy and the Philippines on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. The initiative comes at a time of growing international instability, in which the role of women in conflict prevention and peacebuilding processes is […]
Read moreNational Statement by Minister Antonio Tajani at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly
At a time marked by international tensions and increasingly widespread conflicts, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, made a strong appeal to the international community during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The head of Italian diplomacy emphasized the importance of dialogue and respect for international law, […]
Read moreLIFI: the first African festival dedicated to illustration
LIFI (Lagos International Festival of Illustrations) is the event on the African continent entirely dedicated to the art of illustration. Born in 2025 thanks to the Book Buzz Foundation, a Nigerian cultural foundation in Lagos, also creator of the Aké Arts and Book Festival. LIFI 2026 will take place from September 17 to 19, 2026 […]
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. […]
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