News and events

World Humanitarian Day #WHD2017

19 August is the World Humanitarian Day, held in support of people affected by crises worldwide, and in recognition of aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service.

Statement by members of the donor community on the incident in Maiduguri on August 11, 2017

Fourteen (14) members of the donor community in Nigeria have submitted a joint statement regarding the search by the Nigerian military of a United Nations base for humanitarian workers in Maiduguri, Borno State on August 11, 2017.

Norway supports sustainable oil spill prevention and response in West Africa

The Regional Conference on Marine Safety and Fisheries Protection was a result of collaboration between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

Exploring Business cooperation with Ladol in Nigeria

Executive Director Business Development Mr.

Nigeria network meeting 8 May

A historic event will take place in Lagos later this year when the Total's Egina Floater arrives at Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) in Nigeria.We are excited to invite you to attend our Nigerian Network Meeting where Mr.

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to visit Nigeria

The Norwegian Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Mr. Ronny Berg will visit Lagos from 26th to 29th March attending a Seafood seminar and holding meetings with Nigerian officials.

Increased processing time for visa applications

Please note that the processing time for visa applications submitted between August 9 and August 25 will be up to 5 weeks.

Oslo Humanitarian Conference for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region raises $672 million to help people in need

Norway will provide NOK 1.6 billion over three years to Nigeria and the Lake Chad region

Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende announced today that Norway will provide NOK 729 million in aid to north-eastern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region in 2017.