Nigeria

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About Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation with over 220 million people. As a major oil producer and increasingly diversified economy, it offers significant opportunities for Norwegian businesses across energy, telecommunications, agriculture, and financial services. Lagos, Africa’s largest city, is a major commercial hub and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.

Capital Abuja
Population 223.8 million
Currency NGN (Naira)
GDP $472.6B
Languages English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Time Zone WAT (UTC+1)

NABA Members in Nigeria

Access Bank

Banking & Finance

NABA Contact: Regional partnerships team

Access Bank is one of Nigeria’s largest commercial banks, providing financial services across Africa. Strong ties to Nordic markets through trade finance and correspondent banking relationships.

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Equinor

Energy

NABA Contact: West Africa operations

Equinor has significant upstream oil and gas interests in Nigeria, including deepwater operations in the Gulf of Guinea. A key Norwegian investor in the Nigerian energy sector.

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DNB

Banking & Finance

NABA Contact: International banking division

DNB provides trade finance, project finance, and shipping finance services supporting Norwegian-Nigerian business activities.

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Norwegian Embassy & Diplomatic Missions

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja

👤 Ambassador: Rolf Sobocinski (Chargé d'affaires)
📍 Address: Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos / Diplomatic Drive, CBD, Abuja
📞 Phone: +234 9 413 0590
✉️ Email: emb.abuja@mfa.no
🕐 Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–15:30, Fri 08:00–13:00
Services
  • Consular assistance for Norwegian citizens
  • Visa and immigration services
  • Trade and investment promotion
  • Development cooperation
  • Political and economic reporting