High Commission of India, Abuja, Nigeria

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20-02-2019 | 2:08 pm

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20-02-2019 | 12:19 pm

President inaugurates International Conference & Exhibition On Energy and Environment (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 2:23 pm

France backs India's efforts to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 2:03 pm

Hindi writer and critic Namvar Singh passes away at 92 (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 2:20 pm

150 Sri Lankan students gets Mahatma Gandhi scholarships for study in India (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 5:34 pm

India, Sri Lanka ink MoU to establish business centre for ICT incubators in Jaffna (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 5:53 pm

PM Modi reaches South Korea on 2-day visit (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 7:21 am

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21-02-2019 | 12:06 am

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20-02-2019 | 11:55 pm

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20-02-2019 | 12:41 pm

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20-02-2019 | 9:35 am

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19-02-2019 | 4:21 pm

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19-02-2019 | 4:20 pm

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19-02-2019 | 4:19 pm

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19-02-2019 | 9:22 pm

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19-02-2019 | 4:22 pm

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20-02-2019 | 7:48 am

ICJ snubs Pakistan's request to adjourn Kulbhushan case (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 6:37 am

PM Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince (ddnews.gov.in)

20-02-2019 | 1:52 pm

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19-02-2019 | 3:49 pm

PM Modi addresses India-Korea business symposium (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 7:01 pm

PM Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Yonsei University in Seoul (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 11:31 pm

Pakistan bans 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed's terror group Jamaat-ud-Dawa (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 5:43 pm

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22-02-2019 | 5:42 pm

Delegates from all over the world to visit Prayagraj to see Kumbh Mela (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 11:22 am

UNSC urges international community to actively co-operate with India in dealing with terrorism (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 11:12 am

India decides to stop its share of water to Pakistan (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 11:18 am

Aero India event in Bengaluru observing Technology Day on 3rd day (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 5:41 pm

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize-2018 (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 5:33 pm

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23-02-2019 | 6:47 am

UNSC condemns Pulwama terror attack (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 8:13 pm

UP (ATS) arrests two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Saharanpur (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 7:49 pm

25 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Assam (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 7:16 pm

Encounter rages in North Kashmir's Warpora Sopore area (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 10:32 am

PM Modi addresses Indian Community in Korea (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 9:18 am

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led Jamat-ud-Dawa & Falah-e-Insaniat (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 11:13 pm

Srilankan Parliament witnesses heated debate on constitutional council issue (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 8:21 pm

Govt approves Air Travel for Central Armed Police Forces (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 8:16 pm

Mayor of Gimhae calls on PM Modi in Seoul, PM gifts sapling of Bodhi Tree (ddnews.gov.in)

21-02-2019 | 7:41 pm

Digital India journey evinced global interest: Ravi Shankar Prasad (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 8:24 pm

Bangladesh fire kills at least 81 people (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 12:06 am

PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Seoul, South Korea (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 9:10 am

PM Modi addresses India-Korea business symposium (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 8:58 am

PM Modi holds delegation level talks with South Korean President (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 8:48 am

Shooting World Cup opens in Delhi (ddnews.gov.in)

22-02-2019 | 12:09 am

PM Modi to interact with foreign delegates at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra (ddnews.gov.in)

23-02-2019 | 8:12 am

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High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur unfurling the National Tricolour on the occasion of the 70th Republic day of India.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur reading out the address to the nation, by the Hon’ble President of India.

More than 200 members of the Indian community in Abuja, attended the flag hoisting ceremony in the High Commission, on the occasion of the 70 th Republic Day of India.

Children and members of the Indian Cultural Association (ICA), Abuja singing patriotic songs on the occasion of the 70 th Republic Day of India.

Members of the Indian Women’s Association (IWA), Abuja singing patriotic songs on the occasion of the 70 th Republic Day of India.

Shri Abhay Thakur, High Commissioner receiving H.E. Mr. Nura Rimi, Director (Asia-Pacific division), representative of the Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria

Students of the Yoga classes that are being conducted by the High Commission, performing yoga during the National day reception.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur, Dr.Mrs. Surabhi Thakur, Deputy High Commissioner Shri Subhash Chand and his spouse, and Defence Adviser Col. Sachin Dubey receiving the guests.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur receiving the Director General of Defence Research Development Bureau (DRDB) of Nigeria AVM O.J. Osahor.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur addressing the distinguished gathering during the National Day reception.

H.E. Mr. Nura Rimi, Director (Asia-Pacific division), representative of the Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria addressing the distinguished gathering during the National day reception.

Hon’ble Minister for Communications of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Adebayo Shittu, H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria and Dr. Surabhi Thakur inaugurating the ITEC Day celebrations by lighting the lamp

70th Republic Day of India celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 26 January 2019.

70th Republic Day of India celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 26 January 2019.

70th Republic Day of India celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 26 January 2019.

70th Republic Day of India celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 26 January 2019.

70th Republic Day of India celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 26 January 2019.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

National Day Reception hosted by the High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur on 25 January 2019, on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India.

Hon’ble Minister for Communications of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Adebayo Shittu, H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria and Dr. Surabhi Thakur inaugurating the ITEC Day celebrations by lighting the lamp

Children from the Indian Community in Abuja performing dance during the cultural segment of ITEC Day celebrations.

Nigerian dance group from kano performing during the cultural segment of ITEC day celebrations.

Mr Ibrahim Umar Shelleng, Assistant Chief Technical Officer, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, Kaduna who availed “21st International Training Course on Wind Turbine Technology & Applications” under ITEC in 2018 sharing his experiences of the ITEC programme

Ms Dorothy Esiri, Dy. Director, Centre for Management Development, Abuja, who has availed “Development Partnership: Learning South-South Cooperation” course under ITEC in 2018 sharing her experiences of the ITEC programme

Shri Abhay Thakur, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria speaking about the capacity building efforts of the Government of India

Mr. Simon Ileuma, Deputy Director (Bilateral Economic Cooperation) representative of the Hon’ble Minister of Budget and National planning of Nigeria H.E. Mr. Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, appreciating India for the ITEC Programme

Hon’ble Minister for Communications of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Adebayo Shittu, praising the capacity building efforts of the Indian Government through Lines of Credit and fully funded training programmes

Hon’ble Minister of State (Aviation) of Nigeria Senator Hadi Abubakar speaking at the Global Aviation Summit in India on 15 January 2019.

Hon’ble Minister of State (Aviation) of Nigeria Senator Hadi Abubakar speaking at the Global Aviation Summit in India on 15 January 2019.

Meeting between Hon’ble Minister of State (Aviation) of Nigeria Senator Hadi Abubakar and Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation of India H.E. Mr. Suresh Prabhu in India on 14 January 2019.

Signing of the Revised Bilateral Air Services Agreement between India and Nigeria by Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation of India H.E. Mr. Suresh Prabhu and Hon’ble Minister of State (Aviation) of Nigeria Senator Hadi Abubakar in India on 14 January 2019.

Signing of the Revised Bilateral Air Services Agreement between India and Nigeria by Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation of India H.E. Mr. Suresh Prabhu and Hon’ble Minister of State (Aviation) of Nigeria Senator Hadi Abubakar in India on 14 January 2019.

Mr. Auwal Yusuf from Dostana Association of Kano, speaking in Hindi on the importance of Hindi language.

Chief Robin Njoku, President of the All India Universities Association of Nigeria, speaking on the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur presenting Letters of Appreciation signed by EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj to the Nigerian singer Mr. Abdul for the rendition of Mahatma Gandhi ji’s favourite bhajan “Vaishnav Jan To”.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur and Dr. Surabhi Thakur presenting medals to the winners of the First Round of Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur and Dr. Surabhi Thakur presenting trophy to Mr. Auwal Yusuf, winner of the Hindi Competition held on the occasion of World Hindi Day.

High Commissioner Shri Abhay Thakur with the winners of the Appreciation letters/ Medals/ Trophies, High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria H.E. Mr. Philip Baker is also seen in the photo.

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Abhay Thakur presents copies of his Credentials to Acting Chief of Protocol Mr. Mohammed Maina Maidugu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. B.N.Reddy presenting books on India to the Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja H.E. Prof. E.J.C.Nwana to create "India Corner" in the University of Abuja for reaching out to the student community in Nigeria under the "Know India" Programme.

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. B.N.Reddy presenting books on India to the Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja H.E. Prof. E.J.C.Nwana to create "India Corner" in the University of Abuja for reaching out to the student community in Nigeria under the "Know India" Programme.

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. B.N.Reddy presenting books on India to the Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja H.E. Prof. E.J.C.Nwana to create "India Corner" in the University of Abuja for reaching out to the student community in Nigeria under the "Know India" Programme.

'Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 31 October 2018'.

'Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 31 October 2018'.

'Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 31 October 2018'.

'Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 31 October 2018'.

'Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 31 October 2018'.

'Minister of State for External affairs of India H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar addressing the India-West Africa Regional Conclave orgnized by CII & EXIM Bank in Abuja (Nigeria). All West African countries-7 Ministerial and 8 official delegations with 70-Member CII Business Delegation attended the event'.

'Minister of State for External affairs of India H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar addressing the India-West Africa Regional Conclave orgnized by CII & EXIM Bank in Abuja (Nigeria). All West African countries-7 Ministerial and 8 official delegations with 70-Member CII Business Delegation attended the event'.

'First ICCR Sanskrit Chair established in Nigeria at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Univeristy with signing of an MoU in the presence of MoS for External Affairs H.E. Mr.M.J.Akbar in Abuja (Nigeria) by Indian High Commissioner B N Reddy and Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Idris Isah Funtua'

'First ICCR Sanskrit Chair established in Nigeria at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Univeristy with signing of an MoU in the presence of MoS for External Affairs H.E. Mr.M.J.Akbar in Abuja (Nigeria) by Indian High Commissioner B N Reddy and Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Idris Isah Funtua'

'First ICCR Sanskrit Chair established in Nigeria at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Univeristy with signing of an MoU in the presence of MoS for External Affairs H.E. Mr.M.J.Akbar in Abuja (Nigeria) by Indian High Commissioner B N Reddy and Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Idris Isah Funtua'

Nigerian Vice President H.E. Prof.Yemi Osinbajo and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama received MoS External Affairs H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar and MoS Commerce & Industry H.E. Mr. C.R. Chaudhary and CII Business Delegation on sidelines of India-West Africa Regional Conclave in Abuja (Nigeria).

Nigerian Vice President H.E. Prof.Yemi Osinbajo and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama received MoS External Affairs H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar and MoS Commerce & Industry H.E. Mr. C.R. Chaudhary and CII Business Delegation on sidelines of India-West Africa Regional Conclave in Abuja (Nigeria).

Nigerian Vice President H.E. Prof.Yemi Osinbajo and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama received MoS External Affairs H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar and MoS Commerce & Industry H.E. Mr. C.R. Chaudhary and CII Business Delegation on sidelines of India-West Africa Regional Conclave in Abuja (Nigeria).

"Minister of State for External Affairs of India H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar received by Nigerian Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama at the Nigerian Foreign Ministry on 09 October 2018. "

"Minister of State for External Affairs of India H.E. Mr. M.J.Akbar received by Nigerian Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama at the Nigerian Foreign Ministry on 09 October 2018. "

Press Conference on India-West Africa Regional Conclave (08-09 October 2018) held in the High Commission on 04 October 2018.

Press Conference on India-West Africa Regional Conclave (08-09 October 2018) held in the High Commission on 04 October 2018.

Press Conference on India-West Africa Regional Conclave (08-09 October 2018) held in the High Commission on 04 October 2018.

Press Conference on India-West Africa Regional Conclave (08-09 October 2018) held in the High Commission on 04 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 02 October 2018.

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

71st Anniversary of India’s Independence celebrated at the High Commission of India, Abuja on 15 August 2018

High Commissioner Shri B.N. Reddy addressing the ITEC alumni at the annual ITEC Day Reception in the High Commission on 17^th January 2018

The Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H.E. Mme Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim addressing the gathering at the annual ITEC Day Reception in the High Commission on 17^th January 2018

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

3^rd International Yoga Day, 17 June 2017

The 6^th Indian Products and services Exhibition at Lagos on 23-24 march 2017

The 6^th Indian Products and services Exhibition at Lagos on 23-24 march 2017

The 6^th Indian Products and services Exhibition at Lagos on 23-24 march 2017