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27 October 2025
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani inaugurates today the second edition of the General Assembly of the Space Economy

The second edition of the General Assembly of the Space Economy kicks off today at the Farnesina, an event that brings together institutional actors as well as industrial and entrepreneurial stakeholders from the space and defense sector. The opening session, dedicated to the theme “Space Diplomacy: a tool of foreign policy and a driver of […]

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24 October 2025
Italy celebrates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations

On the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Organization’s founding, Italy renews its commitment to effective multilateralism, based on the promotion of peace, the protection of human rights, and sustainable development. “UN Day” is celebrated every year on October 24, the date on which, in 1945, the Charter […]

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23 October 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR

Even after many years of a diplomatic career and after having held the position of Ambassador in Tanzania, the emotion of beginning a new adventure in Nigeria is still vivid. An emotion that includes the desire to deeply get to know a complex and varied country like Nigeria, a true continent, which it is reductive […]

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16 October 2025
Statement by Minister Antonio Tajani on the Peace Plan for the Gaza Strip

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, delivers a statement in Italian at the Senate Chamber on the Peace Plan for the Gaza Strip:

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15 October 2025
Italy re‑elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term

Five years after its last term, Italy returns to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) as a voting member, reaffirming its role in the universal defense of human rights. Today the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidacy with 179 votes. Italy was the most voted nation in the Western European and Others […]

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28 August 2025
“NOTICE OF SEARCH FOR NATIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS – ITALIAN SCHOOL ‘ENRICO MATTEI’ IN LAGOS

The Italian School “Enrico Mattei” in Lagos is currently seeking two native Italian-speaking teachers. For further information, please refer to the page: NOTICE OF SEARCH FOR NATIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS – ITALIAN SCHOOL “ENRICO MATTEI” IN LAGOS – Consulate General of Italy in Lagos  

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23 July 2025
NIGERIA Ranking list for the ‘Study in Italy’ scholarship 2025/2026

FINAL RANKING LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025–2026 TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS THROUGH THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN ABUJA NIGERIA 9 MONTHS Position Application Protocol Number Status 1 1000032272 WINNER 2 1000043024 WINNER 3 1000045152 WINNER 4 1000033947 WINNER 5 1000039403 WINNER 6 1000043018 WINNER 7 1000064489 WINNER 8 1000043070 […]

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22 July 2025
BENIN Ranking list for the ‘Study in Italy’ scholarship 2025/2026

FINAL RANKING LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025–2026 TO BENINESE STUDENTS THROUGH THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN ABUJA BENIN 9 MONTHS Position Application Protocol Number Status 1 11000040102 WINNER 1 1000042406 RESERVE   Failure to include one’s protocol number in the final ranking of scholarship holders or in the […]

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9 June 2025
Scholarships: “Italy Runs Towards the Future”

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, has launched the first edition of the “Italy Runs Towards the Future” scholarship program. The University of Rome “Foro Italico” is one of the most prestigious institutions for scientific research and academic training in the fields […]

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23 April 2025
Call for Applications: Scholarships Offered by the Italian Government for the Academic Year 2025-2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships for foreign students residing abroad for the academic year 2025-2026. The goal is to promote cooperation in the cultural, scientific, and technological fields, enhance Italy’s economic presence worldwide, and spread knowledge of the Italian language and culture (Law 288/55 and subsequent amendments). Scholarships are […]

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