Nigeria
Nigeria is West Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, serving as the regional anchor for trade, energy, and finance. With a young, fast-growing population and rapid expansion of digital, fintech, and renewable sectors, Nigeria offers strategic opportunities for Norwegian companies in energy, maritime, telecoms, agribusiness, and infrastructure.
Capital: Abuja
Largest city: Lagos
Population: ~220 million
Currency: Naira (NGN)
Languages: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
GDP: ~USD 477 billion
Time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
Norwegian Embassy in Abuja
Ambassador: Svein Bæra
Address: 12 Charles de Gaulle Close, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 461 1900
Email: emb.abuja@mfa.no
Web: Norway in Nigeria
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 08:00-16:00 (Friday, 08:00-13:30)
Services: Visa and immigration support, business and trade promotion, consular assistance for Norwegian citizens, and bilateral relations between Norway and Nigeria.