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56 Young Nigerians to attend 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria will send 56 young Nigerians to participate in the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship program for six weeks from June 17 to August 1.  The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).  It is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.  Five out ...
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By | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Remarks of Deputy Chief of Mission, David Young – Inclusive Friends and Association (IFA)

Ladies and gentlemen, good morning.   It’s great to be with you today.  Before I begin I would like to thank the conference organizers, Inclusive Friends Association and Grace in particular, for their tireless advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities. Nearly 30 million people – or about 13.5 percent of Nigerians – are living with ...
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By | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches

Acting Country Public Affairs Officer Glenn Guimond speaking at the World Press Freedom Day Webchat Panel Discussion

Remarks by Acting Country Public Affairs Officer, Glenn Guimond – World Press Freedom Day Webchat Panel Discussion

As part of our World Press Freedom Day events it is a pleasure to welcome you to a global webchat, and a panel discussion.  We are joined today by journalists at American spaces in Kano, Bauchi, Jos, Calabar and Ibadan. On the 26th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day our focus is on the media’s ...
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By | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Benin Land Border Closures

Event: Due to Benin presidential elections taking place on Sunday, April 28, Benin land border crossings may be closed on Sunday, April 28.  Please plan your travel accordingly. Actions to take: Monitor local media for updates. For information on security in Nigeria: See the  State Department’s travel website for the  Worldwide Caution , the Travel Advisories and Alerts, the Nigeria Travel Advisory , the Nigeria Country Information , and the Crime and Safety Reports for Nigeria ...
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By | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Former CNN Journalist Visits Lagos for Week-Long World Press Freedom Day Activities

Lagos––Professor Jennifer Thomas, former CNN producer and current Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Howard University in Washington, DC will visit Lagos from April 29 to May 3rd to help the United States Consulate General mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. At CNN, Professor Thomas played a vital role in the network’s coverage of ...
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By | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Lagos, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

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