Australian High Commission, Abuja 🇦🇺

Australia's High Commission to Nigeria, with accreditation to Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Niger, The Gambia and ECOWAS. Based in Abuja.

[Australian High Commission, Abuja 🇦🇺 @AusHCAbuja]

🚨 Reminder: only trust official @AustraliaAwards channels.

Australia Awards Scholarships are open for applications through official channels only.

💵Australia Awards does not charge any fees at any stage of the application process and will never ask you for bank details.

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In an increasingly unpredictable environment, the new FTA underscores the growing importance of diversified, rules‑based trade partnerships and signals new opportunities for collaboration across global supply chains, clean energy and critical minerals.
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For countries big and small, whether in Nigeria or Australia, rules-based trade and resilient economic partnerships are more important than ever
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To that end, we’re very pleased to share that Australia and the European Union have concluded a historic, once‑in‑a‑generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It is the most comprehensive and progressive trade deal Australia has ever concluded.
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From Sydney to Lagos and everywhere in between, Australia Day provides all Australians the chance to reflect on our past and look to the future. It's about celebrating the ever evolving story of our diverse nation and the bonds we share.

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

On Australia Day we look ahead with hope, optimism and a commitment to unity.

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Here at the High Commission we held a moment of silence to honour the victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach terrorist attack and all those affected.

On this National Day of Mourning, we stand united with all Australians against hatred and antisemitism.

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

14 December 2025 is a date that will live on in Australia’s collective memory.

Today, on this National Day of Mourning, we honour the 15 innocent lives stolen in the antisemitic Bondi terror attack.

15 absences that will forever be felt by their families and loved ones.

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#FightingVisaFraud #fraudweek

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⚠️ SERIOUS WARNING:

Don't risk a visa ban.

This Fraud Awareness Week, don’t get caught out. Submitting fake and fraudulent documents in your Aus visa application could result in a multi-year visa ban.
Even if you have a migration agent…your application is your responsibility.

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Received a suspicious email about your visa?

#AusGov emails ALWAYS end in .gov.au
Check the sender's address carefully before responding or clicking links.

Learn more [https://t.co/PztQplf2C3]
#FightingVisaFraud #fraudweek2025

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🚨 WARNING: No one can guarantee you an Australian visa. If someone contacts you claiming they can - by email, phone or WhatsApp - it's a SCAM.

Report visa fraud to Border Watch [https://t.co/77w30IDdS7]

#FightingVisaFraud #fraudweek

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The campaign coincides with International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November 2025) and seeks to raise awareness on the dangers of visa scams, promote safe application practices, and encourage the use of official government channels.

#FightingVisaFraud
#fraudweek

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The High Commissions of Australia🇦🇺 , Canada 🇨🇦 , New Zealand 🇳🇿 and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 have launched a global coordinated international campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of visa fraud.

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We discussed mining and e-commerce, highlighting the opportunities presented to Nigeria by the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and its global counterpart, the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce. #NES31 #MIKTA

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Australia was glad to join the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja this week as Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators stabilise, laying a foundation for investment and growth.

[Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar @YusufTuggar]

At the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, I highlighted that reform is not an option, but a necessity; the foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity and inclusive growth.

With over $243 billion GDP and a population that continues to drive Africa’s potential, Nigeria’s transformation depends on aligning economic policy with foreign policy.

Under the Renewed Hope Agenda and our 4D Foreign Policy (Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora), our diplomacy is being refocused to serve the economy: unlocking trade corridors, attracting investment, and building partnerships that deliver results.

I emphasised that @NGRPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold reforms are restoring macroeconomic stability, catalysing growth, and reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership in Africa. Strategic Autonomy remains our guiding principle, we pursue partnerships of purpose, not alliances of obligation.

#NES31

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The High Commissioner, alongside other MIKTA countries, held a session on our shared experiences of economic transformation.

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Australia🇦🇺 is proud to have been part of the UN 🇺🇳 from day one – we’ve helped shape it from the start. Ahead of #UNGA80 next week, @AustraliaUN_GVA Clare Walsh explains how the UN brings countries together to tackle the global challenges that no single country can solve alone.

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Matt says he is going to miss Naija, the food🍛, the vibes and most importantly the amazing people💃💃💃!!!

We go miss you plenty.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours!

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Goodbyes are never easy—but wetin we go do?🤷🤷🤷

Our Deputy Head of Mission, Matt Mechan, is leaving Abuja Post after nearly three years of dedicated and impactful service—his second tour of duty in Nigeria!!!

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But as una know, AHC Abuja no dey carry last! We organise correct farewell for our DHOM as he embarks on this next chapter.