The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri, as part of her mission to promote the international recognition of Nigeria, has confirmed to be in Paris this October for Spotlight Nigeria 2018, the foremost Forum for Nigeria-France companies, investors and businesses.
With a trade balance of 3.6 billion euros between Nigeria and France, and the heightened cultural interactions between both countries in recent months, the role and …
With €3.6 billion in bilateral trade in 2017, Nigeria remains France’s leading trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa.
The recent visit of Monsieur Emmanuel Macron, President of France, to Nigeria in July 2018 is, in fact, a sign of a strong interest in promoting trade, business, and social ties between both countries, with a focus on private sector involvement across strategic sectors.
Premised on this, Spotlight Nigeria 2018, which is about the last major …
Agriculture is a very familiar and important sector to the Nigerian populace. Nigeria is naturally endowed with land (39.6 m hectares of arable land, of which 60% is under cultivation), climate and rainfall, its coastal areas and its history as an agrarian economy. Sixty per cent of the Nigerian population is involved in agricultural activities which makes up thirty-five per cent of Nigeria’s GDP. Nigeria is one of the world’s largest producers of cassava, cashews, …
Since his emergence into power last year, Emmanuel Macron has become a symbol of a new era to Nigerian youths who were delighted to see the 39 year old at the time, occupy the highest seat in his country. With Nigeria’s political scene, especially at the national level, dominated by those considered to be elder statesmen, and the plague of godfatherism still lingering; Macron’s political journey and eventual arrival as French number one man was …
Education is generally viewed as the bedrock of development and national growth of any nation. Mr. Kofi Anaan, a Ghanaian diplomat and former UN secretary general once said: “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family”. On the global scene, Nigeria is a country reputable for her quest for knowledge and information particularly regarding seeking an education; whether within her borders, across the African shores …
The Nigerian film industry popularly called Nollywood has recorded huge success, contributing largely to the country’s economy and global fame. The sector has carved for itself a unique niche through a low budget, short spanned home movie production. In the early 90s, with the first home video ‘Living in Bondage’, Nigerian film industry began witnessing a boom as it entertained the Nigerian society through films, despite the near non-existent cinema culture at the time. In …
Come Saturday 19th May, 2018, at Le Pavillon Dauphine, St. Clair, Paris will experience the depth and richness of the Nigerian culture as the Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange will spotlight Nigeria’s best in fashion, arts, cuisine, music and more.
Hosted by the Nigerian Embassy in France, this is a first-of-its-kind exhibition that will create a platform for promoting cultural exchange and diplomacy and enhance social and economic collaboration between Nigeria and the world. The …
Mirabelle Esang from the Press Team caught up with Unity Ivongbe in Paris to discuss the upcoming Spotlight Nigeria 2018.
Unity is the Director of Projects for Friends of Nigeria (FON) and also the Project Manager for Spotlight Nigeria 2018. He has been involved in managing projects and events for over ten (10) years. He has a Master’s degree in Project Management and Business Development from Skema Business School Paris and is a member of …