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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 24 Oct 2021
Royal Navy Warship Arrives Lagos for Gulf of Guinea Deployment
The British Royal Navyship, HMS Trent, has arrived Lagos State as part of its three months deployment to the Gulf of Guinea. UK’s Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Ben Llewellyn-Jones and Commanding…
- 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…
- 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…
- 23 Mar 2026
Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum Set for Lagos on March 26
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria will host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Federal…
- 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…
- 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…
- 28 Jun 2013
Oil Money Fuels Corruption, Conflicts in Nigeria
Peter Carter, United Kingdom’s deputy high commissioner in Nigeria has said that oil and gas mining can deliver transformational change in Nigeria but regretted that revenue from the sector has…
- 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…
- 21 Oct 2021
How Propcom Mai-karfi Helped Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria's Rural Communities
UK aid funded programme, Propcom Mai-karfi, hosted a closing event at the Sheraton Abuja Hotel on Thursday, 21 October, along with key stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Ben Llewellyn-Jones,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 18 Jan 2016
Airtel's Boss Call For Collaboration To Lift Less Privileged
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, ‎managing director and chief executive officer of Airtel Nigeria, has called on Nigerians, including corporate organisations, government and NGOs, to join efforts in…
- 13 Aug 2013
UN Moves to Stop Hate Speech on Internet
United Nations committee tasked with combating racial discrimination has opened its latest round of work in Geneva, Switzerland with a focus on stopping the spread of racist hate speech on the…
- 25 Jan 2023
Nigeria to Benefit from Duty Free Trade on 99% of Goods Exported to the UK
UK government on Wednesday said it had cut tariffs and extended duty free trade in goods exported from Nigeria UK Deputy High Commisisoner, giving the keynote address today in Lagos Mr Ben…
- 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…
- 9 Feb 2026
Lagos to Establish West Africa’s Premier International Financial Centre
TheCityUK, in partnership with the UK Government, Lagos State Government, Lagos International Financial Centre Council (LIFCC), and EnterpriseNGR, have unveiled a landmark report, “Establishing an…
- 16 Nov 2025
Prince Edward Hosts Global Youth Forum in Lagos, Champions Expansion of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, on Monday commenced a week-long series of engagements in Lagos and Abuja aimed at expanding the reach of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International…
- 29 Apr 2025
UK’s Manufacturing Africa and TLG Capital Join Forces to Boost Nigerian Manufacturing
The UK’s Manufacturing Africa programme has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm TLG Capital to enhance funding opportunities for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. L-R: Director, Head of…
- 3 Nov 2021
UK Commits New Funding Support to African-led Projects to Protect Vulnerable Communities
The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced new funding to support African governments to roll-out critical adaptation projects so at-risk communities can adapt to the impact of extreme weather and…
- 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…
- 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…
- 11 Apr 2022
Nigeria’s Financial Markets Receive Boost from UK-aid via FSD Africa
Nigeria’s financial markets have been boosted by a series of announcements and commitments by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa, a specialist development agency working to strengthen financial…
- 21 Jul 2008
NIS Rolls Out 470,000 e-Passports, Issues Abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that a total of 470,000 e-passports has so far been issued to Nigerians at 22 passports issuing centers across the country. Issuance of same e-passports…