Speech 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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On the anniversary of the founding of the African Union, we celebrate #AfricaDay. The event represents a strategic moment aimed at strengthening relations with the African Continent. Minister Antonio Tajani spoke at the Treccani Institute of the Italian Encyclopedia to explore the role of sport as a point of encounter, dialogue, identity, and sustainable growth.
Read moreAmbassador Mengoni meets the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Roberto Mengoni met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu, to strengthen political dialogue and promote new opportunities in the bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting marked an important step in consolidating their mutual commitment to fostering stability, growth, and strategic cooperation, reaffirming the central role of diplomacy […]
Read moreCONTRIBUTIONS FOR VISITS BY RESEARCHERS, PROFESSORS, EXPERTS, CULTURAL FIGURES AND CULTURAL OPERATORS – YEAR 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation supports and promotes missions abroad and in Italy carried out by Italian and foreign researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures and cultural operators. The main objective of the funding is to foster the development of strategic partnerships and cultural and scientific projects between foreign and Italian institutions in […]
Read moreScholarships for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Offered by the Italian Government to Foreign Students
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships to foreign students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The goal is to promote cooperation in cultural, scientific, and technological fields, support the international projection of Italy’s economic system, and spread knowledge of the Italian language and culture (Ref. Law 288/55 and subsequent amendments). […]
Read moreAmbassador Mengoni meets the Nigerian Minister of the Interior
On 24 February 2026, the Ambassador of Italy to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Iacopo Foti and the Ministry of Interior Attaché in Nigeria, Giovanni Modica, met with the Minister of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, at the Ministry’s offices in Abuja. The meeting took place […]
Read moreSant’Egidio in Nigeria: institutional meeting and inauguration of the new Community House in Abuja
The founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, Prof. Andrea Riccardi, visited Abuja from 14 to 16 February to meet representatives of the local chapter and to inaugurate the new Community House in Abuja, an event also attended by Ambassador Mengoni. On Monday morning, Prof. Riccardi, together with the Ambassador, met the Secretary to the Government […]
Read morePresident Giorgia Meloni at the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union
On Saturday, February 14, President Giorgia Meloni spoke in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), addressing the Representatives of the Assembly of the African Union. Read the full speech on the Italian Government’s website: https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/lintervento-del-presidente-meloni-allassemblea-dei-capi-di-stato-e-di-governo-dellunione
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