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Consul General

May 21, 2026

Xenophobia: Nigerian envoy says assistance to stranded Nigerians underway 

The consulate warned Nigerian residents in South Africa against physically engaging with demonstrators.

South Africans protesting
April 27, 2026

Envoy condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force operatives on Saturday, in Port Elizabeth.

Ninikanwa Okey-Uche
August 26, 2025

Lagos, China strengthen ties to boost cultural heritage

The Lagos government and the Chinese government have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership in promoting cultural heritage.

Lagos and Chinese officials
August 21, 2025

Foreign affairs ministry mourns Taofik Coker’s demise

The ministry, in a statement by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Coker died on Saturday after a brief illness.

Taofik Coker
March 15, 2024

Will Stevens: How U.S. is helping Nigerian youths to navigate evolving entrepreneurship, innovation landscape

The future of work in Africa hinges on our ability to embrace change and to adapt.

Will Stevens
October 6, 2023

AFRIFF organisers to hold 12th edition of film festival in November

The organisers said that so far, they had generated 1,000 quality films to be exhibited in the course of the festival.

Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)
November 10, 2021

Ghana received $7 million direct investment from Nigeria in six months: Envoy

Data from Ghana Investment Promotion Council put FDI from Nigeria from January to June 2021 at $7.07 million.

Rashid Bawa
July 15, 2021

U.S. universities offer $4.35 million scholarships to Nigerian students

The United States Consulate has awarded scholarships worth $4.35 million to thirty Nigerians to study in American Universities and colleges.

U.S. Consul General in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo