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High-Level U.S. Delegation Attending Nigeria's 50th Celebration

12:00 AM10/1/2010

President Obama is sending a high-level delegation to attend Nigeria's 50th anniversary independence celebration October 1, 2010, reflecting the high level of importance the United States places on the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship. Read more

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U.S.-Nigeria Talks to Focus on Niger Delta, Regional Security

12:00 AM9/10/2010

The U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission convenes its third full working group meeting September 13, 2010 in Washington for two days of talks that will focus on the Niger Delta and Nigeria's role in regional security.

U.S. Deputy

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Nigerian Air Officials Observe Mass Casualty Exercise

12:00 AM7/22/2010

Thirteen members from Nigeria's military and civilian aviation authorities visited Indianapolis June 21-25, 2010 to observe a mass casualty exercise conducted by the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA). The event, which served as the IAA's

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Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award

12:00 AM6/25/2010

Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, was awarded the "Visionary Award" by the US-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, June 23, 2010.

The Africa Center for

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U.S., Nigeria Pledge Greater Cooperation

12:00 AM4/8/2010

The United States and Nigeria have launched an initiative aimed at fostering greater cooperation between the two nations and assisting in governance, regional cooperation and development, energy, and food security and agricultural development. Read more

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Remarks at Signing Ceremony for the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission

12:00 AM4/6/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to

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Flintlock 10 exercise set to kick off

12:00 AM3/31/2010

Centered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but with tactical training conducted in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria, Flintlock 10 will run from May 2-23, 2010.
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STATEMENT: Incorrect Press Reporting on Nigerian Oil Theft

12:00 AM3/24/2010

A Nigerian newspaper reporting on annual theft of $1 billion from Nigeria's oil sector misrepresented U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) and U.S. Naval Forces Africa maritime security officials. The U.S. military officials did not provide any
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AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria

12:00 AM3/19/2010

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.

"I have seen the news
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USS Samuel B Roberts Departs Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/18/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) departed Lagos, Nigeria after a seven-day port visit.

During the visit, the ship was able to get underway and conduct joint training at-sea with two ships from the Nigerian Navy. Additionally, the crew
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USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/10/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010.

While in port, crew
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Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

12:00 AM2/1/2010

AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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U.S. Army Medical Researchers from Kenya Offer Mentorship in Nigeria

12:00 AM11/6/2009

A team of medical experts from U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) recently visited Nigeria to offer their expertise in malaria microscopy.

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Nigerian Delegation Visits U.S. Air Forces Africa

12:00 AM9/15/2009

Nigeria sent a team of senior military officials to 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) on September 11, 2009, giving the West African nation a chance to be guests after hosting two AFAFRICA visits in August.

The visit was part of an
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U.S. Air Forces Africa Help Nigerian C-130 Fly Again

12:00 AM9/1/2009

A group of active duty Air Force and Tennessee Air National Guard members helped restore one of Nigeria's C-130 transport aircraft to flying condition as part of an ongoing engagement between 17th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Africa) and
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U.S. Africa Command Hosts Military Intelligence Course in Nigeria

12:00 AM7/22/2009

Thirty officers from seven African nations graduated June 26, 2009 for a 12-week, introductory intelligence course held at Nigeria's Defence Intelligence School aimed at training junior officers in the basic skills necessary to operate on a
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Africa Command Deputy Meets Nigerian Leadership, Speaks on Security Reform at ECOWAS Conference

12:00 AM4/22/2009

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, met with senior Nigerian government officials and spoke to West African military professional about the U.S. role in support of security sector reform during two days of
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Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

12:00 AM4/21/2009

ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector
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Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

12:00 AM3/27/2009

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
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Africa Partnership Medical Teams Lending a Helping Hand

12:00 AM3/25/2009

Eleven Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville embarked trainees capped off three weeks of instruction aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13) with a graduation ceremony March 20, 2009 on the ship's flight deck.

The group, comprised of
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High-Level U.S. Delegation Attending Nigeria's 50th Celebration

12:00 AM10/1/2010

President Obama is sending a high-level delegation to attend Nigeria's 50th anniversary independence celebration October 1, 2010, reflecting the high level of importance the United States places on the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship. Read more

U.S.-Nigeria Talks to Focus on Niger Delta, Regional Security

12:00 AM9/10/2010

The U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission convenes its third full working group meeting September 13, 2010 in Washington for two days of talks that will focus on the Niger Delta and Nigeria's role in regional security. U.S. Deputy

Nigerian Air Officials Observe Mass Casualty Exercise

12:00 AM7/22/2010

Thirteen members from Nigeria's military and civilian aviation authorities visited Indianapolis June 21-25, 2010 to observe a mass casualty exercise conducted by the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA). The event, which served as the IAA's

Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award

12:00 AM6/25/2010

Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, was awarded the "Visionary Award" by the US-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, June 23, 2010. The Africa Center for

U.S., Nigeria Pledge Greater Cooperation

12:00 AM4/8/2010

The United States and Nigeria have launched an initiative aimed at fostering greater cooperation between the two nations and assisting in governance, regional cooperation and development, energy, and food security and agricultural development. Read more

Remarks at Signing Ceremony for the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission

12:00 AM4/6/2010

AFRICOM PAO Note: This statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being posted on the U.S. Africa Command website in the interest of explaining U.S. foreign policy with African nations. The role of U.S. Africa Command is to

Flintlock 10 exercise set to kick off

12:00 AM3/31/2010

Centered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but with tactical training conducted in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Nigeria, Flintlock 10 will run from May 2-23, 2010.

STATEMENT: Incorrect Press Reporting on Nigerian Oil Theft

12:00 AM3/24/2010

A Nigerian newspaper reporting on annual theft of $1 billion from Nigeria's oil sector misrepresented U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) and U.S. Naval Forces Africa maritime security officials. The U.S. military officials did not provide any

AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria

12:00 AM3/19/2010

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010. "I have seen the news

USS Samuel B Roberts Departs Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/18/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) departed Lagos, Nigeria after a seven-day port visit. During the visit, the ship was able to get underway and conduct joint training at-sea with two ships from the Nigerian Navy. Additionally, the crew

USS Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58 Arrives in Lagos, Nigeria

12:00 AM2/10/2010

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010. While in port, crew

Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

12:00 AM2/1/2010

AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies

U.S. Army Medical Researchers from Kenya Offer Mentorship in Nigeria

12:00 AM11/6/2009

A team of medical experts from U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) recently visited Nigeria to offer their expertise in malaria microscopy.

Nigerian Delegation Visits U.S. Air Forces Africa

12:00 AM9/15/2009

Nigeria sent a team of senior military officials to 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) on September 11, 2009, giving the West African nation a chance to be guests after hosting two AFAFRICA visits in August. The visit was part of an

U.S. Air Forces Africa Help Nigerian C-130 Fly Again

12:00 AM9/1/2009

A group of active duty Air Force and Tennessee Air National Guard members helped restore one of Nigeria's C-130 transport aircraft to flying condition as part of an ongoing engagement between 17th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Africa) and

U.S. Africa Command Hosts Military Intelligence Course in Nigeria

12:00 AM7/22/2009

Thirty officers from seven African nations graduated June 26, 2009 for a 12-week, introductory intelligence course held at Nigeria's Defence Intelligence School aimed at training junior officers in the basic skills necessary to operate on a

Africa Command Deputy Meets Nigerian Leadership, Speaks on Security Reform at ECOWAS Conference

12:00 AM4/22/2009

U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, met with senior Nigerian government officials and spoke to West African military professional about the U.S. role in support of security sector reform during two days of

Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends

12:00 AM4/21/2009

ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector

Project Handclasp Program Lends Assistance to Nigerian Schoolhouse

12:00 AM3/27/2009

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009. Read more

Africa Partnership Medical Teams Lending a Helping Hand

12:00 AM3/25/2009

Eleven Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville embarked trainees capped off three weeks of instruction aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13) with a graduation ceremony March 20, 2009 on the ship's flight deck. The group, comprised of

The U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission convenes its third full working group meeting September 13, 2010 in Washington for two days of talks that will focus on the Niger Delta and Nigeria's role in regional security.

U.S. Deputy

Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, was awarded the "Visionary Award" by the US-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, June 23, 2010.

The Africa Center for

The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.

"I have seen the news

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) departed Lagos, Nigeria after a seven-day port visit.

During the visit, the ship was able to get underway and conduct joint training at-sea with two ships from the Nigerian Navy. Additionally, the crew

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulled into Lagos, Nigeria to conduct a series of military-to-military interactions, theater security cooperation engagements, and community relations projects, February 10, 2010.

While in port, crew

Nigeria sent a team of senior military officials to 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) on September 11, 2009, giving the West African nation a chance to be guests after hosting two AFAFRICA visits in August.

The visit was part of an

Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville Sailors delivered Project Handclasp boxes filled with medical supplies, clothes, toys, and text books to the Pacelli School of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Lagos, Nigeria March 24, 2009.
Read more

Eleven Africa Partnership Station (APS) Nashville embarked trainees capped off three weeks of instruction aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13) with a graduation ceremony March 20, 2009 on the ship's flight deck.

The group, comprised of