Nigeria

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About 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)

NABA Members in Nigeria

A growing community of Norwegian companies operates across Nigeria’s energy, maritime, telecoms, and technology sectors. Below are sample members — full member listings will be added as NABA expands its Nigeria network.

Member Company A — Energy

Sector: Oil, gas, and renewable energy

Description: Norwegian-Nigerian joint operations in upstream and renewable power projects across the Niger Delta and Lagos region.

Member Company B — Maritime & Logistics

Sector: Shipping, ports, and offshore services

Description: Supports Norwegian shipowners and operators with port agency, customs clearance, and offshore supply along the West African coast.

Norwegian Embassy in Nigeria

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja

Address: Plot 1259, Yedseram Street, Off Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone: +234 9 461 1900

Email: emb.abuja@mfa.no

Web: norway.no/en/nigeria

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 08:30-15:30, Fri 08:30-13:00

Services: Visa and immigration support, business and trade promotion, consular assistance for Norwegian citizens, and bilateral relations between Norway and Nigeria.