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United States (US) Consulate Supports Africa Creative Market, Strengthens Collaboration with Nigeria’s Creative Industry

The Africa Creative Market brings together stakeholders from the African and international creative industries to exchange ideas and explore innovations to spur the growth of Africa’s creative economy

For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos supported the Africa Creative Market to further strengthen the creative industry collaboration between the United States and Nigeria. Founded by Dr. Inya Lawal, an alumna of the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership program, the Africa Creative…

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United States and African Partners Advance Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dialogue at Lagos Conference

This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent

The successful conclusion of the Global Inclusivity and Artificial Intelligence: Africa (GIAA) Conference marks a milestone in U.S.-Africa collaboration on critical and emerging technologies. This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent.  The GIAA Conference laid a…

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United States (U.S.) Strengthens Commitment to Flood Relief and Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria Amid Rising Climate Risks

The floods have claimed 210 lives, displaced nearly 228,700 people, and damaged more than 84,800 homes

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. This funding is part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support and will enable local partners to respond to flooding…

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The United States (U.S.) Government Donates Vaccines to Support Nigeria’s Efforts in the Mpox Outbreak Response

The vaccine is a two-dose primary series for use in persons who have never received smallpox vaccine and a single booster for individuals previously vaccinated with a smallpox vaccine

On August 27, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 10,000 doses of the mpox (formerly referred to as “Monkeypox”) vaccine to the Government of Nigeria to support its efforts in responding to the current mpox outbreak. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that occurs…

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Swiss Pharma (Swipha) Achieve Milestone in Pharmaceutical Standards in Nigeria and West Africa

USAID helped Swipha become the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria and West Africa to receive World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for two essential medicines

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Swiss Pharma (Swipha), has achieved a significant milestone in the pharmaceutical industry that will protect and save lives. Through technical assistance and partnership, USAID helped Swipha become the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria and West Africa to receive World Health…

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Arts Envoy Salome Agbaroji Deepens United States (U.S.), Nigeria Cultural Ties Through Poetry

In Lagos, Agbaroji conducted workshops for young poets and spoken word artists, visited the University of Lagos to meet creative arts professors and students

Salome Agbaroji, the 2023/2024 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate visited Nigeria from July 21 to 29 as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Arts Envoy Program. Agbaroji is a celebrated Nigerian American poet, who has performed spoken word poetry at the White House, the United Nations, and the Golden…

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Goodwill Ambassador Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Lead Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign

Over 30,000 mothers across Nigeria joined the event virtually, setting a new world record for the most mothers breastfeeding simultaneously

The U.S. government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, recognized World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7.  The campaign highlighted the importance of breastfeeding for infant and maternal health, emphasizing the shared responsibility to protect, promote, and support this vital practice. Guests at the launch event included…

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United States (U.S.) President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement Concludes Landmark Visit to Nigeria

The delegation engaged in high-level discussions and events in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria through diaspora-led initiatives

The U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) has successfully completed its first visit to the African continent, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Africa relations. From July 14-17, the delegation engaged in high-level discussions and events in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on strengthening ties between the United States…

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USAID Summit Boosts Food Security in Nigeria Through Private-Sector Partnerships

The summit featured panel discussions, presentations, product showcases, and networking sessions

Today, the USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) hosted a partnership summit. The event, titled “Collaborating for Enhanced Food Security in Nigeria,” showcased the impact of public-private partnerships on Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. The summit featured panel discussions, presentations, product showcases, and networking sessions. Trade…

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The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force

The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities

The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security. The…