Economy, Research, Energy, Environment and Technology
Information on German economy, promotion of foreign trade, energy and environment, research and technology in Germany and German-Nigerian economic cooperation can be found in this section of our website.
How far has Germany advanced in realizing the Energiewende, the transformation of the energy system, in the individual spheres? Where is there still need for adjustment? The German Government is following up these questions within the scope of an intensive monitoring process.
The German Energiewende – Germany as a “laboratory of the future”?
Germany contributes 15 Mio Euro to be used for the Polio Control Programme in Nigeria
On Friday, 23 November, German Finance Bank KfW, Nigerian Foreign Ministry and National Primary Health Care Development Agency signed an agreement on a German contribution of 15 Mio Euro aimed at the polio eradication in Nigeria. On that occasion German Ambassador to Nigeria, Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel, underlined the importance of the measure. Since 1988 global polio infections have been reduced by 99 %. Today there are only three countries left in which endemic polio exists, in Afghanistan, Pakistan and unfortunately as well in the north of Nigeria.
Nigerian Government in cooperation with WHO and UNICEF initiated 2012/13 the “Nigeria Polio Eradication Emergency Plan” with the aim to terminate polio infections in Nigeria till the end of 2013. During the first three stages of the programme vaccination campaigns were financed. In the now beginning fourth phase operational costs for the implementation of the Emergency Plan will be covered. Main target group are children under five years in the relevant 12 Nigerian states. Polio is not curable but can be prevented by a four stage vaccination. German funds will be disbursed in December 2012 to UNICEF and WHO.
Smart solutions developed in Germany are providing innovative answers to global challenges of energy demand, climate change, and a global population in transformation.
The 20th anniversary of German reunification in October 2010 provided an ideal window of opportunity for Germany Trade & Invest to communicate this important marketing message to a global audience with the official launch of its “GERMANY. SMART SOLUTIONS. SMARTER BUSINESS.” international media campaign.
Germany. Smart Solutions. Smarter Business.
Under the theme "Water is Life", the launch of a borehole, which was significantly co-financed by the German Embassy in Abuja, was held on September 7th in Ajido Community, a village in the Lagos Area. The project aims to especially improve the situation of girls and women, whose task it is to find and fetch clean drinking water for the community.
Current Projects of the German Embassy
The Dual System of Vocational Training
In the course of a delegation visit, consisting of Birgit Schweeberg, Chamber of Commerce Hamburg, Rolf Speit, Consultant at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Andre Rönne, delegate of the German Economy in Nigeria and Dr. Jaieola Doherty, CEO of the Nigerian-German Business Association, taking place at the German Embassy Abuja on 17 February information was provided about the system of the dual vocational training and the perspectives regarding its introduction in Nigeria.
The Dual System of Vocational Training
Germany as a location for business and investment
With the world`s third largest economy, Germany is a global player at the heart of Europe. Its productive work force, modern facilities and continued progress in deregulation make Germany an attractive site for investements and German enterprises top business partners.
Germany as a location for business and investment
The promotion of foreign trade
Here you will find information on the economic situation in Nigeria and an overview of the foreign trade promotion by the Federal Foreign Office.
The promotion of foreign trade
Energy and Environment
Germany and Nigeria are closely cooperating in the energy sector under the framework of the „Nigerian-German Energy Partnership“. For further information about the partnership as well as renewable energies in Germany and environmental initiatives please follow the link below:
Energy and Environment
