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- 16 Jun 2026
UK Appoints Peter Vowles as British High Commissioner to Nigeria
The UK Government has announced the appointment of Mr Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mr Vowles succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG and is…
- 9 Mar 2022
British High Commissioner Seeks Increased Access to Internet for Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, said the country needs a combination of, increased access to safe, affordable, faster and better quality internet, an encouraging regulatory…
- 13 Sept 2021
LASUTH Plays Host to British Deputy High Commissioner
The Management of Mirabel Centre, in collaboration with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), have hosted the British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Ben Llewelyn-Jones, who…
- 28 Nov 2023
Sterling One Foundation partners Live Abundantly, British High Commission on gender based violence
Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Live Abundantly and the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has officially launched the 2023 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against…
- 9 Jul 2015
1Child 1Book Promoters Delighted Over British Deputy High Commission Support
Tosin Jegede Foundation (TJF), the promoters of 1Child 1Book, have expressed delight over a partnership with the British Deputy High Commission, Lagos. According to Tosin Jegede, the programme…
- 10 Mar 2024
UK Pledges Commitment to Support Inclusion of Women into Digital Space in Nigeria
Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria has pledged the commitment of United Kingdom to close the digital divide in the country. He said UK has been a leading partner in working…
- 27 Oct 2022
AfreximBank Boss, ECOWAS, Diplomats and others to Speak at GAIN Youth Summit 2022
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export Import Bank (AfreximBank) Professor Benedict O. Oramah; High Commissioner of Namibia to Nigeria, H.E Humphrey Geiseb; Ambassador…
- 27 Feb 2022
Winners of British Council UK Alumni Awards Announced in Nigeria
The British Council has announced the recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22 in Nigeria at a prestigious ceremony held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. In total, 12 UK alumni in 4 categories…
- 19 Jul 2016
British Envoy Visits Rack Centre, to Encourage Ties Between British/Nigerian Firms
Mr Paul Arkwright, British High Commissioner to Nigeria has promised to do his utmost to encourage more British companies to do business with their Nigerian Counterparts. Mr Arkwright made the…
- 30 Jun 2022
British International Investment Commits $20m in Moove a Nigerian Fintech Mobility Firm
British International Investment (“BII”), and Development Finance Institution (DFI), have announced a US $20 million, 4-year structured credit investment in Moove – a mobility fintech democratising…
- 4 Nov 2024
Foreign Secretary Lammy Unveils Flagship UK-Nigeria Soft Power Campaign
Rt Hon David Lammy MP, has launched a flagship soft power campaign ‘Jollof and Tea’, which celebrates the UK and Nigeria’s cultural and creative ties. L-R: UK Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Jonny…
- 11 Feb 2024
Nigerian-British UK minister, Kemi Badenoch, Arrives Nigeria on a 3days Working Visit
Kemi Badenoch, United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. The UK Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a…
- 1 Apr 2016
UK, FG Partner on Digital Switch Over
Mr Simon Shercliff, acting British High Commissioner in Nigeria has said that the United Kingdom would collaborate with Nigeria to fast-track the process of digital switch over in the country.…
- 1 Mar 2021
UK Envoy Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Nature-Based Solutions in Nigeria
Over 100 participants from Nigeria including from Federal and State Governments, Civil Society Groups, Non-Governmental Organisations and International development partners, took part in a virtual…
- 8 May 2020
UK, Nigeria Join Forces on Repatriation Flights
Over 250 British nationals departed Nigeria for the UK on Friday on a special return chartered flight organised between the UK and Nigerian government. Catriona Laing, British High…
- 4 Jul 2022
British International Investment Commits $20m to Mobility Fintech
British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), formerly known as CDC Group has introduced its new name and announced a $20 million, 4-year…
- 25 Aug 2014
UK Envoy on Trade and Investments visits Rack Centre
The Rack Centre recently hosted Peter Carter, the British Deputy High Commissioner Lagos, the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria and Angola Mr. David Heath MP alongside a business delegation…
- 19 Jun 2025
UK Reaffirms 99% Duty-Free Access for Nigerian Exports Under Developing Countries Trading Scheme
United Kingdom has reiterated its long-term commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria, confirming that 99% of Nigerian goods will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the UK market…
- 5 Feb 2021
Water Transportation: UK Govt, LASG Evaluate Potentials of Hovercraft during Sea Trials
Recognising the urgency to tackle climate change by quickly reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones and the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways…
- 29 May 2026
FidBank UK Broadens Investment Pathways for Nigerians into the UK Market
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring…
- 24 Mar 2014
Why Airtel Unveiled Exclusive Club for Elite Customers-Ogunsanya
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, managing director and chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, said that the exclusive club for elite customers was unveiled based on Aitel’s mandate to exceed customerss…
- 11 Nov 2020
British Envoy Lauds Lagos Govt on Cashless Policy and Financial Inclusion Drive
Ben Llewellyn-Jones, British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) has lauded Lagos State for driving cashless policy and financial inclusion in Nigeria He stated this on Wednesday, while delivering a…
- 14 Jul 2025
Woodhall Capital and Partners Launch ₦1.5Bn Fund
Woodhall Capital in partnership with Polaris Bank, Lagos and UK governments have announced the launch of a ₦1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund aimed at expanding access to structured financing for…
- 19 Mar 2021
UK Government Donates RHIB Vessel to NDLEA
The British Deputy High Commission in association with the UK Border Force, Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), have donated a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to the…
- 20 Aug 2024
UK Donates Counter Insurgency Training Facility to Nigerian Army
United Kingdom (UK) has donated a Counter Insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces, to help enhance the reality of their training and better prepare the force for its future…
- 28 Jun 2021
Reckitt Opens New Sub-Saharan Africa Head Office in Lagos
Reckitt – a global leader in hygiene, health and nutrition, and the company behind world-renowned brands such as Dettol, Mortein, Durex, Airwick and Jik – has announced the opening of its Sub-Saharan…
- 13 Aug 2020
Nigeria Partners UK on Regulatory Reforms on RoW
Nigeria has partnered with the UK government to advance policy and regulatory reforms on right of way in the country. The UK government made this known during the first Nigeria Technical Conference…
- 21 Jul 2021
TETFund Joins the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa
The UK’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub, has facilitated the joining of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) into the membership of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in…
- 19 Nov 2021
How COP26 Agreed to Keep 1.5C Alive and Finalises Paris Agreement
COP26 came to an end in Glasgow on Saturday November 13, 2021, with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5°C alive and finalise the outstanding elements of the Paris…
- 21 Apr 2026
UK-Nigeria Trade Mission Builds on State Visit Momentum to Drive Commercial Outcomes
Underscoring the strength of the UK-Nigeria strategic partnership, the UK has completed its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, focused on turning high‑level…