2011 Press Releases
2011 Press Releases
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West and Central Africa Winners of Apps4Africa Announced
ABUJA - The U.S. Department of State announced the West and Central Africa winners of the Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge, in Durban, South Africa on December 7, 2011 with HospitalManager a web-based application from Nigeria winning first place. Congratulations to the winner Mr. Victor Ogo Ekwueme! PDF (57 KB) »
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Statement on Same-Sex Marriage (December 2, 2011)
The United States is concerned about reports of legislation in Nigeria that would restrict expression, assembly, or organization based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The proposed legislation has not been adopted. PDF (37KB) »
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Launch of the Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria and Combination 3
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting the Society for Family Health, Nigeria, Association for Family and Reproductive Health, BBC World Service Trust and Population Services International to implement a new project; the Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria (ESMPIN). PDF (172kb) »
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U.S. Mission Nigeria Rolls Out Global Health Initiative (GHI)
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria rolled out its Global Health Initiative (GHI) program for Nigeria on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at a reception hosted by the Deputy Chief of Mission. PDF (59KB) »
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U.S. Embassy Educational Advising Center Holds 2011 College and Career Fair
October 05, 2011 Abuja – The U.S. Mission’s EducationUSA Advising Center (EAC) in Abuja will hold its 12th annual College and Career fair from October 12 to 13, 2011. PDF (124KB) »
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Secretary Clinton and MFA Ashiru Meeting Remarks
September 29, 2011 Treaty Room, Washington, D.C. - Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nigerian Foreign Minister Olugbenga Ashiru after their meeting. PDF (109KB) »
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U.S. Government and Central Bank of Nigeria Sign Technical Assistance Grant to Develop a Shared Disaster Recovery Center
ABUJA, September 15, 2011 – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is encouraging Nigeria’s commercial banks to find innovative ways of lowering their cost of operations, and thus their cost of lending, by sharing common services such as power and information technology. PDF (78KB) »
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U.S. Africa Command Commander Makes First Visit to Nigeria (August 15, 2011)
The commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Carter F. Ham, arrived in Nigeria today, to participate in a series of meetings with senior Nigerian officials and U.S. Embassy personnel. PDF (53KB) »
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Energy and Investment Working Group Joint Statement (August 10, 2011)
The Working Group on Energy and Investment of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission met in Abuja on August 9,2011. PDF (73KB) »
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Swift to Host Maritime Stakeholders Conference (August 08, 2011)
LAGOS, Republic of Nigeria – High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) will host a Maritime Stakeholders Conference Aug. 9 on board the vessel. PDF (65KB) »
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US-EU on Bombings in Maiduguri (June 28, 2011)
“The Heads of Mission of the European Union and the United States of America in Nigeria express deep concern over the bombings and attacks in Borno State. PDF (131KB) »
More 2011 Releases
- U.S. Embassy Educational Advising Center Holds 2011 College and Career Fair (October 6, 2011)
- Remarks by The First Lady During Keynote Address at Young African Women Leaders Forum (June 22, 2011)
- U.S. Mission Pre-Departure Orientation for Nigerian Grantees (June 10, 2011)
- TRANS-SAHARA Security Symposium (June 10, 2011)
- U.S. Funds Education Data Survey in Nigeria (May 17, 2011)
- Statement by the President on Nigeria’s Elections (May 4, 2011)
- Election in Nigeria (April 19, 2011)
- Statement by the President on Cote d’Ivoire (April 11, 2011)
- Statement by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Johnnie Carson (April 11, 2011)
- Fighting in Ivory Coast (April 9, 2011)
- Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson to Observe Nigeria’s Elections (April 6, 2011)
- Statement: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Situation in Cote d’Ivoire (April 3, 2011)
- Democracy and Elections Speech "Golden Opportunity for Nigeria" (March 25, 2011)
- U.S. Mission in Nigeria Commemorates World TB Day
- U.S. Trade Delegation Meets with Management of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (March 10, 2011)
- Ambassador McCulley Discusses Critical Components of U.S./Nigeria Partnership on HIV/AIDS (March 10, 2011)
- U.S.A.I.D. and Chevron Sign Partnership Agreement for Projects in the Niger Delta (March 1, 2011)
- Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs María Otero to Travel to Nigeria February 28 to March 3 (February 28, 2011)
- Free Speech on the Internet (February 23, 2011)
- A New Bank for U.S. Visa Fees (February 23, 2011)
- U.S.-Nigeria Bi-national Commission Working Group Signs Joint Communiqué on Food Security (February 16, 2011)
- 2011 Presidential Proclamation for Black History Month (February 4, 2011)
- U.S. Political Counselor Discusses Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relationship with Nigeria's Ahmadu Bello University Students (January 25, 2011)
- Statement by President Obama on the terrorist attacks in Egypt and Nigeria (January 4, 2011)
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