Culture, Sport and education
Welcome to the cultural section of our website. Here you can browse and read about culture, sports and education in Germany. There are many possibilities of learning the German language in Nigeria as well as in Germany. Have a look also at the cultural exchanges between Nigeria and Germany...
In its ten-day run the 62nd Berlinale (February 9 to 19, 2012) sold more than 300,000 tickets and screened almost 400 films. The closing highlights of the international film festival were a day for the audience as well as the grand gala and award ceremony at the Berlinale Filmpalast which was attended by many international film stars. There were 18 films in this year’s competition for the Golden and Silver Bears.
Berlinale 2012
Postdoc programmes 2012
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sub-Saharan Africa at DAAD supported Centres of Excellence
Fellowship Announcement!
„The show must go on“
On 20 May 2011 a press conference that objected the future development of the AMEMUSO project took place in the residence of the German Ambassador. Participants of the press conference were Mrs. Maria Cecilia Toledo de Schmillen, wife of the German Ambassador and founder of the Abuja Metropolitan Music Society, Dr. Burkard Weth, Press and Culture Attaché of the German Embassy, the singer Dare Art Alade and two directors of Amemuso, Mrs. Dayo Benjamin Laniyi and Mr. Uzo Amakare.
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AMEMUSO [pdf, 55,35k]
The World Press Freedom Day inaugurated 3 May 1994 annually raises awareness about the violation of freedom of the press as well as the essential relevance of free coverage towards the existence of democracies.
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World Press Freedom Day
Cultural life in Germany
German culture is a vibrant mix of generations-old traditions and modern beats. Discover German culture - in Germany and abroad.
On January 19, Steffi Jones, President of the Organising Committee of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, visited Abuja on her Welcome-Tour through the 15 participating countries.
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FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany
Learning German
Whether in Germany or in Nigeria, speaking German can help you in your business dealings with your German business partners, further your understanding of German culture or simply be an asset to your personal and professional life.
Learning German - where and how?
Studying in Germany
Germany is an increasingly attractive place to study. Here, we provide information for those who would like to find out why. You will also find information on study opportunities in Germany, scholarships and funding and school and youth exchange programmes.
Furthering Your Education in Germany
Should you wish to find out more about education in Germany and ways to further your own education by vocational training in Germany, you might wish to follow this link:
Furthering Your Education in Germany
