News and events

14.Apr.2018

Action against Syrian chemical weapons

‘The world has stood unified in condemnation of chemical weapons since the atrocities of World War I.

12.Apr.2018

Norwegian development aid in 2017

In 2017, emergency assistance corresponded to 13 per cent of the total aid, an increase of NOK 653 million from 2016.

26.Mar.2018

Easter 2018 opening hours

The Embassy will have reduced opening hours over the holidays.

06.Feb.2018

Vacancy Notice: Driver/Administrative Assistant - Closed

The Norwegian Embassy has two vacant positions for Driver/Administrative Assistant.

25.Jan.2018

Norway establishes international high-level panel on sustainable ocean economy

Today, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is launching the plans for a High-level Panel on Building a Sustainable Ocean Economy.

13.Dec.2017

EFTA and the Federal Republic of Nigeria sign Joint Declaration on Cooperation

On 12 December 2017 in Buenos Aires, Representatives from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and from Nigeria signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation (JDC).

11.Dec.2017

Norway to provide NOK 420 million to the UN emergency response fund in 2018

'Norway will increase its contribution to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) from NOK 380 million to NOK 420 million a year for the next four years.

08.Nov.2017

Interview: Strengthening ties between Nigeria and Norway

Ambassador Kjemprud was interviewed by Chisom Udeze of Mettle Consult, a consulting firm based in Norway which aims to bridge the gap between Nordic and African businesses.

20.Oct.2017

Changes in the Government

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

20.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

20.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

12.Oct.2017

NOK 7.7 billion to global health and education

'Education and health are essential for sustainable development and poverty reduction in all countries. The Government will continue to increase funding for global health and education and is proposing a total allocation of NOK 7.