Massimo De Luca

Central America, Africa, Europe, trade and cultural bridges. EU official. Views personal. RT not endorsement

[Massimo De Luca @civetdebiche]

Termina hoy (día de la abolición del ejercito in #costarica ) la visita de @EUAgri que durante una semana analizó los sistemas costarricenses para la gestión de la producción ecológica, con particular atencio en #piña y #banano al fin de concluir pronto un acuerdo de equivalencia

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

As Nigeria and Europe prepare for the 10th #NGEUBusinessForum, Head of Cooperation @civetdebiche shares why stronger investment partnerships matter for jobs, innovation and sustainable growth. Missed the interview in @THISDAYLIVE? Read it here https://t.co/vVFTj1YWn3 #EUinNigeria

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

HRVP @kajakallas & @officialABAT had a very cordial, substantial exchange of views in the President's Lagos residence. Both agreed on the need for the 🇪🇺 & 🇳🇬 to strengthen their partnership & “stick together” to defend their common interests in the current geo-pol. context.

[Abubakar Adam Ibrahim @Abbakar_himself]

Ten years since the publication of my debut novel, Season of Crimson Blossoms, I am excited to see it continously being celebrated. This event hosted by the wonderful @civetdebiche and @victoriaminaise honoured my work and that of the artist Benjamin Abana in Abuja recently. I am humbled and grateful for the gesture. In a world full of conflict, literature and culture helps us make sense of things.

[Institut français du Nigéria @InstitutFrNga]

CALL FOR PROPOSALS | Mobility Grants

Artists & culture professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa & Europe can apply for mobility grants under Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: Connect & Create.

⏰Deadline: 15 March 2026 (23:59 CAT)
Apply 👉 https://t.co/byjmUItT5o

#AEPC

[BusinessDayNG @BusinessDayNg]

Abuja Election: Foreign election observers at Polling Unit 081, 021 080 Utako Primary School.

#abujapolls #businessday

[The EBRD @EBRD]

We are joining forces with @EU_Partnerships @EUinNigeria to boost investment preparation for project Bridge, rolling out fibre networks across Nigeria, supported by €22 million from the EU.
#GlobalGateway

@OdileRenaud @GautierMignot2

[ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv]

European Union backs Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre expansion with €22m grant, alongside €86m EBRD loan to strengthen broadband infrastructure nationwide. https://t.co/BUkGso3vTm

[Federal Ministry of Finance @FinMinNigeria]

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun held a strategic partnership meeting with The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on 19th February, 2026. The meeting was aimed at leveraging the partnership between Nigeria and EBRD to unlock the next phase of the economy’s transition from stabilization to sustained growth.

The meeting highlighted the key role The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) can play in accelerating Nigeria’s growth through targeted investments in high-impact sectors including: Agriculture & Processing, Power & Energy, and Telecoms & Digital Infrastructure.

The Honourable Minister noted that, with the right blend of capital, technical expertise, and policy alignment, the EBRD can partner with Nigeria in the Nation’s economic growth process by turning growing potential into productivity, and reforms into real economic gains.
#MoFNigeria #Partnerships #Nigeria

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

Today marks the start of a regional co-creation workshop on trade & transport facilitation across strategic corridors bringing together the @ecowas_cedeao, EU Delegations & implementing partners. The focus is coordination, shared priorities & collective impact across West Africa.

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

The #EuropeanUnion welcomes the Sokoto State House of Assembly’s commitment to social protection and inclusive development, including strengthening legislative oversight through a dedicated committee.

#TeamEurope #EUinNigeria #GlobalGateway

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

Fruitful mission of @EUHomeAffairs and @Europol to Nigeria. Positive engagements with @BTOofficial, @YusufTuggar, @FedMinOfJustice, @nis_NAIA and law enforcement agencies on strengthening cooperation on migration and security.

[Gautier Mignot @GautierMignot2]

@EUinNigeria mourns and stands with Nigeria and the good people of Kwara State after this cruel and despicable massacre. The EU is ready to step up its support to Nigeria to fight insecurity and keep the peace across the country.

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

In Maiduguri, through our #LACHAWAMA (Lake Chad Water Management) programme, we explored opportunities with the Lake Chad Basin Authority to strengthen water governance, improve infrastructure, and build local capacity. #EUinNigeria #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

Since 2018, EU investments in Gongulong, Borno State, have proven sustainable and transformative. Through EU-funded, @FAO-supported aquaculture, women’s fish processing & vegetable production, many have moved to owning businesses.

#EUinNigeria #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

📯Call for Applications: Sakharov Fellowship for Human Rights Defenders are now open!
✅14 positions for human rights defenders from non-EU countries
✅2 -week intensive training
🕊️Join the Sakharov Community of human rights defenders
Ends: 15 Feb. 2026 https://t.co/I3ODLNtTDh

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

Our follow-up mission to Sokoto, building on past engagements & 2025 visit of 9 EU Ambassadors, reaffirmed the EU’s long-term partnership with Nig. Discussions with @Ahmedaliyuskt & community members reviewed EU support and priorities for scaling impact under the #GlobalGateway.

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

#2025inReview: Sokoto State marked a milestone in the EU–Nigeria partnership as the EU Ambassador @GautierMignot2, with Ambassadors of 9 EU Member States, launched 3 strategic initiatives strengthening social protection, health, & durable solutions for vulnerable communities.

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

#2025inReview: Nigeria’s @NigEducation inaugurated the EU-funded EISS National Steering Committee, strengthening teacher capacity, advancing digital learning, and building a resilient education system across six states, aligned with national reforms and the EU’s #GlobalGateway.

[Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu]

I stopped by Ozumba Mbadiwe Road today to see the artwork and murals that have transformed our streets from a blank canvas into a thing of beauty.

As part of the Lagos Street Art Festival, our streets are being transformed by artists who have come in from different parts of Nigeria and beyond, each leaving a piece of their story on our walls.

Art belongs in the open, where everyone can experience it, not just in galleries. These murals reflect who we are as a city, bold, expressive, and full of life.

I am grateful to every artist who has poured their time, talent, and heart into this. You have added color to our everyday movement and reminded us that creativity lives right here, on our streets.

If you are passing through, take a moment to look around. This is Lagos.

[EU in Nigeria 🇪🇺🇳🇬 @EUinNigeria]

Balanga Dam is opening new opportunities. Through the #GlobalGateway, the Balanga Small Hydropower Project will deliver 330 kW of clean, reliable energy to Gombe by March 2026. With the state, @UNIDO and communities, it will support families, businesses and farmers. #EUinNigeria