News and events


08. Mar 2019 | Abuja

Vacancy Notice: Programme Officer (Political/Economic Reporting)

The Norwegian Embassy has a vacancy for Programme Officer (Political/Economic reporting)

08. Mar 2019 | Abuja

International Women’s Day 2019

Joint Nordic statement

21. Feb 2019

Notice of Closure

The Embassy will be closed on Friday 22nd February, 2019

(Feb 27) Kulturhuset, Youngs gate 6

Afrika Nå: Nigerian elections - what now?

Who is most able to lead Nigeria and overcome the challenges the country is facing?

(Feb 26) SANDS, Cort Adelers gate 33, 0254 Oslo

Network Meeting West Africa

Join us for updates on opportunities and challenges in Benin, Cameroon and Togo energy and water sectors.

13. Feb 2019

Norway and the UN to host international conference on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises

Together with the UN and other partners, Norway will host an international pledging conference to strengthen efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. The conference will take place in Oslo on 23-24 May.

16. Jan 2019

Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The Government’s new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security is being launched today at the Nobel Peace Center.

11. Jan 2019

Nigeria International Petroleum Summit 2019

The Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS), a platform for the world to meet Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry players, will hold in Abuja from 27th - 30th January 2019.

02. Jan 2019

Interview: Norway-Nigeria Bilateral Relationship

Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Mr Jens-Petter Kjemprud speaks with RootsTV Nigeria about the relationship between Nigeria and Norway.

02. Jan 2019

Dual citizenship will be allowed in Norway

On 6 December 2018, the Storting (Norwegian parliament) adopted a resolution that entitles anyone who is, or wishes to become, a Norwegian citizen to dual citizenship.

07. Dec 2018

Notice of Closure

The Embassy will close at 14:30 on Tuesday 16th April 2019

08. Nov 2018

Creating Blue Opportunities at the Nordic-African Business Summit 2018

For the eighth-consecutive year, the Norwegian-African Business Association hosted the Nordic region’s leading business conference on African markets in Oslo, Norway.