News and events 15. Feb 2019 Notice of Closure The Embassy will be closed on Monday 18th February, 2019 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 is closed for staff welfare day today 07.12. 30. Nov 2018 Norway assumes presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty On 30 November, Norway takes over the presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty. 12. Nov 2018 Religious minorities – vulnerable and persecuted More than 80 percent of the world’s population lives in countries where there are restrictions on freedom of religion or belief. Norway is stepping up its efforts to promote respect for this fundamental human right. 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. 31. Oct 2018 Petrad: Capacity development for managing petroleum resources Petrad delivers courses and other programmes for building competencies for the petroleum sector. 23. Oct 2018 Norway supports FAO to distribute fuel-efficient stoves in Northeast Nigeria Mallama Abubakar's famous jollof cooks quicker and she says, ''tastes sweeter'' on her new fuel-efficient dadin kowa stove. 1 2 3 4 5 #