Nigeria

UNESCO member since 1960

Africa

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How girls’ education advocates like Gloria are keeping girls in the picture following COVID-19 in Nigeria

10 October 2022

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Meet Abireh: An advocate for girls’ education in Nigeria

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Choose to Challenge - 6,042 Women and Girls get a Second Chance at Education in Nigeria

16 April 2021

UNESCO in Nigeria

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Lists and designations

World Heritage Sites

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.

Elements incribed on the Intangible heritage list

Safeguarding our living heritage

World Book Capital Network

A diverse global partnership of organisations, civil society groups and cities that support each other to create a lasting community of readers.

Data & Statistics

Killed Journalists

Since 1993, UNESCO counts the number of journalists killed in the framework of their duties

Country's representation to UNESCO

Permanent Delegation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to UNESCO

Maison de l'UNESCO Bureau MS1.59 - MS1.71 1, rue Miollis Paris Cedex 15 75732 France

Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO

Plot 245, Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun Street 2nd Floor, Central Business District Abuja Nigeria Nigeria