Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Nigerian government plans to collaborate with the European Union to strengthen its maritime and cybersecurity capabilities as part of efforts to enhance stability and growth in the country.

This decision was reached at the first Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue between Nigeria and the EU, which was held on Wednesday.

The meeting was co-chaired by Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Charles Fries of the European External Action Service (EEAS).

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the EEAS, the meeting created space for closer dialogue and cooperation on a wide range of issues related to peace, security, and defence.

"This Dialogue is an important milestone in the strengthening of ...