🎓Are you an Alumnus of a Swedish Institution? This is for you!

The Swedish Institute is opening traineeship spots with 8 Swedish companies in Nigeria🇳🇬 & Ghana🇬🇭

Want to deploy your knowledge from Sweden🇸🇪 and advance your career? Apply by 23 April. Link in the comment.

#SwedenInNigeria #Traineeship

#WikiGap has championed women’s visibility since 2018.

This year’s WikiGap 2026 wrapped with a powerful symposium and recognition for outstanding Wikipedia contributors.

Grateful to our inspiring panelists for pushing women’s achievements to the forefront.

#SwedenInNigeria #WikiGap2026

When civil society is strong, our communities become stronger too.

Throughout April, we are highlighting some civil society groups working hard to create the meaningful change Nigeria needs.

Sweden continues to work side by side with civil society partners across Nigeria. 🇸🇪🤝🇳🇬

#SwedenInNigeria

“Your voice matters and your presence is powerful,” says Oluwaseun Adedeji — a Nigerian agricultural economist and PhD researcher at SLU, Sweden.

Her work explores how Swedish farms can build sustainable preparedness amid climate shocks and global instability.

#SwedenInNigeria #GenderEquality #IWD

Hanna, Lanre and Rita joined last year’s SI Global Executive Programme, gaining insights from Sweden’s leading sustainability‑driven companies and experts.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open until 25 March, 23:59 CET.

Apply here: si.se/en/apply/si-...

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Today, we are spotlighting, Chavala Yaduma, Nigerian Film maker.

Through her films and mentorship programs, Chavala empowers women and girls with confidence, skills, and agency. She reminds us that gender equality must be practiced everywhere and at all times.

#SwedenInNigeria #GenderEquality #IWD

Pleased to host the 2026 kick‑off for the Sweden Alumni Network in Nigeria.

Ambassador @annawesterholm.bsky.social encouraged alumni to act as informal ambassadors of Sweden🇸🇪 in Nigeria 🇳🇬.

Thanks to all who joined and looking forward to more connections ahead. 👏

#SwedenInNigeria #SwedishAlumni

Books 📚(of course!), food 🍲, and big ideas💡- H.E. @annawesterholm.bsky.social had a great conversation with
@lolashoneyin.bsky.social of #OuidaBooks.

Looking forward to future collaboration. May we co-create new stories… and share more food and ideas along the way. 😊

#SwedenInNigeria

Ramadan Mubarak!🌙

The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria extends its warmest wishes to all observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

May this month bring you peace, reflection & renewed strength. Wishing you a blessed Ramadan.

#SwedenInNigeria #RamadanMubarak

Hello Nigerian🇳🇬 women in STEM - this is for you. 👋

Apply for the SI Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship to study in Sweden 🇸🇪

Deadline: 25 February 2026 si.se/en/apply/sch...

#WomenInSTEM #StudyInSweden #SwedenInNigeria

Love is love – today and every day ❤️
Valentine’s Day is a reminder that love, in all its forms, deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated.

Sweden stands for the equal worth of all and for the right to love whomever one chooses. To express love is a human right.

#SwedeninNigeria #LoveisLove

Sweden’s commitment to Nigeria’s development was reaffirmed last week as Ambassador Anna Westerholm and colleagues from our Embassies in Addis Ababa and Dakar visited UNDP Nigeria in Abuja 🤝🇸🇪🇳🇬

Proud to see our partnership strengthening stability and delivering lasting results.

#SwedenInNigeria

Last week, Lois Auta welcomed Ambassador @annawesterholm.bsky.social to the Cedar Seed Foundation office in Abuja.

During the visit, Ambassador Westerholm learnt about the foundation's work and their commitment to empowering communities – especially for people with disabilities.

#SwedenInNigeria

Today we highlight Sami National Day. The Riksdag officially recognised the Sami as an Indigenous People in 1977.

The Sami people have a rich & multifaceted culture, filled with unique traditions, languages & livelihoods deeply rooted in the Nordic region.

#SwedenInNigeria #Sami

Please note that the Chancery 🇸🇪 will be closed on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026.

We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026.

For more information, please visit our website: www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies...

Thank you

#SwedenInNigeria

We are thrilled by the visit of the Swedish delegation to Nigeria during AFRIMA, aimed at deepening collaboration in music & the creative industries!🇸🇪🤝🇳🇬

Together with Ambassador Anna Westerholm, they met with leading music record labels- the start of something new!

#SwedenInNigeria #Creativity

Today we honour Raoul Wallenberg whose courage saved tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest during the Holocaust.

Taken into Soviet custody on 17 Jan 1945, his disappearance remains a wound. His legacy inspires us to stand up for others, even at great cost.

#SwedeninNigeria #RaoulWallenberg

As Sweden and Nigeria celebrate 65 years of friendship and trade, we are calling on Nigerian & Swedish creatives to design the official anniversary logo.🇸🇪🤝🇳🇬

🏆 Winner gets NGN 650,000!
Deadline: Jan 31, 2026

Read more at 👉 www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies...

#SwedenInNigeria #SwedenNigeriaAt65

🎆Holiday Notice. The Chancery will be closed on Wednesday, 31 December, and Thursday, 1 January.

We will resume regular operations on Friday, 2 January.

Thank you for being with us in the passing year and Happy new year to all of you! 🎆🎉💫😊🇸🇪

#SwedenInNigeria #HappyNewYear!✨

🎄 Holiday Notice from the Embassy. The Embassy will be closed on Wednesday, 24 December, Thursday, 25 December, and Friday, 26 December.

We will resume regular operations on Monday, 29 December.

Merry Christmas🎄 — or God Jul, as we say in Sweden! 🇸🇪

#SwedenInNigeria #Christmas #MerryChristmas

✨ Pure joy seeing students at Not Forgotten Initiative School dive into “You Sabi Pippi Longstocking?” in Nigerian Pidgin—the 80th translation of the beloved classic.

💛 Grateful to the school’s staff for making literacy inclusive, authentic, and full of heart.

#SwedenInNigeria

Sankta Lucia with her crown of light came to Abuja! ✨

We marked one of Sweden’s 🇸🇪 most cherished traditions here in Abuja 🇳🇬 with songs, candlelight, saffron buns, gingerbread, and glögg. 🌍🕯️☕

Thanks to everyone who joined us—we are already looking forward to the next!⭐️

#SwedenInNigeria #Lucia2025

On and around 13 December, traditional St Lucia songs fill churches, schools, care homes, and workplaces across Sweden 🇸🇪 and around the world.

Stay tuned for more moments from #Lucia2025 in Abuja 🇳🇬. ⭐️

#SwedenInNigeria #Lucia

Meet H.E. Ambassador Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden 🇸🇪 to Nigeria 🇳🇬, stepping into a new era of elegance & excellence.

With passion and purpose, she’s ready to strengthen the Sweden–Nigeria partnership — a bond built over 64 years and still growing stronger.💙💛

#SwedenInNigeria

Sweden 🇸🇪 shows #Democracy works best when people hold power and can see how it’s used.

Transparency + participation = stronger democracy.
Thanks to Electoral College for hosting @KGFdirekt, First Deputy Speaker, Swedish Parliament to your Politeracy class.
📸: @kgfdirekt.bsky.social
#SwedenInNigeria

🌍 Imagine a world where no woman is forced to remain with her abuser. This should not be just a dream — it is a call to action.✨

During this #16Days, Sweden 🇸🇪 stands united with the global movement to end violence against women & girls — both online and offline.💪🧡

#SwedenInNigeria #OrangeTheWorld

From homes to schools, streets to screens - protecting survivors of gender based violence is vital. Our responsibility should go further: we must prevent violence before it begins.

During the #16Days of Activism, we stand united for a future free from GBV. Let’s #OrangeTheWorld!

#SwedenInNigeria

Sweden believes every girl has the right to quality education and digital skills. Thank you, Girl Child Ambassador, Progress Umoh, for emphasising this.

During this #16DaysofActivism, Sweden reaffirms its commitment to close the education gap and create safe spaces to learn.

#SwedenInNigeria

n this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we stand for safety, dignity and equality.🧡

The Swedish government is taking steps to raise awareness of digital violence, and through Sida, supports relevant organisations worldwide.

#SwedenInNigeria #16Days

Looking for a “connection” to get a Swedish visa?🙄

The only connection you should trust is your internet connection and our official site: swedenabroad.se/en/about-swe...

⚠️The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria does NOT use agents and no one can guarantee a visa for money.

Stay alert!

#SwedenInNigeria