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We are committed to advancing the interests of Nigeria and Nigerians in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh through efficient and responsive consular services. We are dedicated to strengthening Nigeria–India , Nigeria–Nepal, Nigeria–Sri Lanka, and Nigeria–Bangladesh relations through active diplomatic engagement, strategic economic partnerships, technological collaboration, and the promotion of rich cultural exchange.

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Please Note: The High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in New Delhi is concurrently accredited to Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Nationals and residents of these countries may also direct relevant consular and diplomatic inquiries to this Mission.


His Excellency Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: His Excellency Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: Her Excellency Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu His Excellency Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed
Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: Her Excellency Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: His Excellency Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD.

Acting High Commissioner

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Mr. Ubong Akpan Johnny

Acting High Commissioner

In a bold stride towards reinforcing Nigeria’s partnership with the international community, we seek to foster rich cultural and democratic values, inclusive political and socio-economic systems, as well as engender global peace. We endeavour to undertake accountable and responsive initiatives that resonates with local realities and garners collective ownership among Nigerians consistently. In this regard, one of our core missions is to prioritize the advancement of democratic resilience and institutional integrity in India and our countries of concurrent accreditation, namely Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. To this end, our diplomacy is symptomatic of a deeper and more collaborative geopolitical engagement rooted in our strategic autonomy and a sense of exceptionalism. This potential will significantly flourish into a wider global prosperity security, sustainability, and peace.

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Nollywood And Bollywood : The Curious Intersection of Two Entertainment Industry Giants

When a Bollywood musical sequence fills the screen with vibrant choreography and rhythmic beats, or a Nollywood drama draws viewers into the lived realities of Nigerian society, it becomes clear that these films are more than entertainment — they are expressions of national identity. Though geographically distant, Nollywood and Boll ywood share striking similarities.

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Wraps, Weaves, and Wonder: Nigerian and South Asian Textiles in Dialogue

Khadi, a uniquely breathable fabric that has adorned Indians for centuries, signaled an unrelenting declaration of national pride and defiance of colonialism. Aso oke, a hand-woven cloth worn by the Yoruba people, is among the several vibrant displays of Nigerian craftsmanship where regality, celebration, and cultural expression converge. The Dhaka fabric is Nepal's national identity woven into intricate and sophisticated clothing, including sarees, caps, and shawls.

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Of Drums and Dhols: How the Heart of Two Cultural Powerhouses Beat to Similar Rhythms

Abuja and New Delhi are continents apart, bustling with contrasts that make one wonder how the capital cities of Nigeria and India, respectively, share parallels at all. Geographically, linguistically, and historically, both nations seem to be worlds apart. However, a closer look would reveal how the pulse of everyday life can feel remarkably familiar in both countries.

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