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Nordic Nigeria Connect (NNC) is a premier trade, investment, and innovation platform jointly organized by the Nordic embassies in Nigeria; Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Held bi-annually, NNC brings together public and private sector leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from both regions to foster strategic collaboration, promote sustainable development, and drive innovation across key sectors.

Nordic Nigeria Connect 2023

Where Nordic and Nigerian business communities meet.

 

The Nordic embassies in Nigeria welcome Nordic companies to Lagos for this year’s Nordic-Nigeria Connect on the 14th of November.

 

The recurrent theme for the Nordic Nigeria Connect is sustainability and a green transition. This year, you will find special sessions on solar energy, waste-to-energy, technology, sustainable food systems, and circular economy.

 

How is the business environment changing with the new government? Where are the new opportunities? What insights can you get from other Nordic companies who are already present? Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy – and is projected to become the third most populated country after India and China by 2100. Expand your network, meet potential customers and partners at this unique bi-annual meeting place.

Nordic Nigeria Connect 2021

Developing A Greener Lagos.
Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
23rd – 24th November 2021

A two-day engaging Nigerian and Nordic private and public stakeholders on smart and green solutions for the mega city of Lagos. Focus will be how to develop a circular and smart economy with specific focus on waste management, green energy and transportation.

 
The purpose of the bi-annual Nordic-Nigeria Connect is to connect the Nordic countries with Nigeria. The event takes place every other year and serves as a platform for exchange, collaboration, and partnerships between Nordic and Nigerian stakeholders, gathering 300 participants in politics and business, promoting growth in Africa’s largest economy.
 
Each edition focuses on specific themes and industries, promoting innovation and sustainability.
 

Nordic Nigeria Connect 2019

Innovating For Change.

Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos.

22nd – 23rd May 2019

 

The Nordic Embassies in Nigeria – Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark – are collaborating on the second edition of Nordic Days in Nigeria: Nordic Nigeria Connect – Innovating for Change. The event will take place at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 22-23 May 2019.

 

The Vice-President H.E. Yemi Osinbajo has been invited to open the event on Wednesday 22 May. Nordic-Nigeria Connect is a unique opportunity for partnership between Nordic and Nigerian actors to innovate for change. Target groups and beneficiaries of this initiative are Nordic and Nigerian companies, investors, government representatives and other interested organizations. In Lagos, world-class Nordic innovation culture meets the Lagosian thriving entrepreneurial scene with the largest number of tech hubs in Africa. More than 30 Nordic companies from several sectors, including education, transport and energy, are participating in the event.

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Past editions of Nordic Nigeria Connect