In memory of Minister Plenipotentiary Marcello Ricoveri
The Embassy of Italy in Abuja expresses its deepest condolences and joins the grief of the family for the sad passing of Minister Plenipotentiary Marcello Ricoveri, who served as Head of the Diplomatic Mission from 2003 to 2006.
Read moreNovember 4th – Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces
November 4th marks the completion of national unity, with the decisive victory at Vittorio Veneto in 1918 that ended the First World War between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Italy commemorates this date in the spirit of the Republican Constitution, which in Article 11 states that “Italy repudiates war as an instrument of aggression against […]
Read moreSudan: Italy’s call to cease hostilities
The fall on 26 October of El Fasher, in North Darfur, into the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after a siege lasting more than 18 months, marks a dramatic worsening of Sudan’s already devastating civil war, with potentially catastrophic humanitarian consequences. Italy expresses grave concern at reports emerging from El Fasher of large‑scale […]
Read moreItalian 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 […]
Read moreItaly 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 […]
Read moreMESSAGE 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 […]
Read moreStatement 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:
Read moreItaly 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 […]
Read more“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
Read moreNIGERIA 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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