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- 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…
- 12 Mar 2025
UK-Nigeria Creative Alliance: Forging New Paths for Innovation and Growth
In a major stride toward fostering innovation and collaboration, the UK and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal development in the…
- 7 Oct 2020
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub to Support Female Tech Talent
The UK-Nigeria Africa Tech Hub, established as part of the UK’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), a UK Government Prosperity Fund initiative, has partnered with Future Females Business School to…
- 24 Mar 2023
UK-Nigeria Tech hub Partners Google to Award Female Startup Founders with $3 Million Cloud Credit
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, a pillar of the UK government's broader Digital Access Program (DAP), has announced a collaboration with Google for Startups, Africa. As part of this collaboration, the two…
- 17 Jul 2025
Mayor of London Commits to Deepening UK-Nigeria Ties in Tech, Creatives and Trade
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has successfully concluded his visit to Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at strengthening the UK-Nigeria economic relationship and celebrating the deep cultural ties, shared…
- 20 Jan 2021
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launches Virtual Capacity Building Programmes
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched amongst others two virtual programmes- the Design School Programme for aspiring product designers seeking to start a career in tech and the Future Females…
- 17 Jul 2024
UK Appoints Mark Smithson New Country Director to Lead UK-Nigeria Trade and Investment Relations
UK has appointed Mr. Mark Smithson the Country Director for the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Nigeria. He takes over from Chim Chalemera who recently concluded a 3-year posting in…
- 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…
- 9 Jun 2020
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Set to Empower Start-ups, Ecosystem Stakeholders to Tackle Challenges of COVID-19
The UK Government has stated its commitment to support the growth of tech sector in Nigeria as a growing and sustainable digital ecosystem which contributes to economic growth and diversification.…
- 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…
- 2 Dec 2020
UK- Nigeria Tech Hub Supports Tech-Entrepreneurs with Virtual Capacity Building Programmes
In response to the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the education sector in Nigeria coupled with the need to support gender inclusive economic growth, the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched two…
- 31 Jan 2022
Nigeria-UK Holds Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in London
The UK and Nigeria are holding the first meeting of the Nigeria-UK Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in London this week. Sir Stephen Lovegrove, UK National Security Adviser, and Major…
- 30 May 2025
UK Minister for Africa Visits Nigeria to Deepen Strategic Partnership
The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria, aimed at reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. He reaffirmed the UK…
- 20 Feb 2022
Vicky Ford, UK Minister to Visit Nigeria for Economic and Business Partnerships
Vicky Ford, UK’s Minister for Minister for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, has concluded plans to visit Nigeria this week in her first visit to the country. This visit follows the UK-Nigeria…
- 15 Oct 2021
All You to Need to know About UK, Nigeria Sixth Ministerial Economic Development Forum Held on Friday
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo, on Friday, held virtually the sixth (6th) meeting of the…
- 19 Mar 2026
Nigeria, UK Sign £746M Landmark Ports Deal
Thousands of skilled UK and Nigerian jobs will be supported and hundreds of millions invested into the economy as a historic financing deal was signed yesterday between the UK and Nigeria. The £746…
- 28 Apr 2026
UK Govt Launches Creative Fund to Boost Local Production in Nigeria’s Creative Industries
The UK-Nigeria Technology Hub has launched its Creative Fund, a first‑phase grants initiative designed to address critical technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music…
- 28 Nov 2022
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen, Deepen Trade Relation with Nigeria
The UK has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen and deepen its relationship with Nigeria, as both sides confirmed their shared interest in pursuing a potential Enhanced Trade and Investment…
- 8 Jun 2021
UK Government Supports 10 Tech Startups with Capacity Building Training, Mentorship
The iNOVO Accelerator Programme launched in January by the UK government through the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has Created Pipeline of Growth for 10 early stage startups building innovative solutions to…
- 4 May 2021
UK to Support Nigerian Female GreenTech Entrepreneurs to scale
The UK Government, through its UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, has launched a Green Tech Programme, which will support 30 Nigerian female green-tech entrepreneurs with 12 weeks coaching sessions with industry…
- 17 Mar 2026
Breaking.......Nigerian Firms Pledge Millions, Create UK Jobs
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain. UK-Nigeria The move will see millions invested,…
- 22 Feb 2021
SystemSpecs Supports Young Innovators, Emphasizes Need for Product Differentiation
Frontline technology firm, SystemSpecs, has again, demonstrated its commitment to promoting innovation in Nigeria by its sponsorship of the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Devcamp, a program that trains young…
- 21 May 2026
UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Concludes Visit to Nigeria
The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), David Smith MP, concluded a three-day visit to Abuja this week, marking Nigeria as the first focus country he has visited under the UK's…
- 14 Oct 2024
STEP, StartupSouth9 Partner to Power Up South-South/South-East Startup Ecosystem
STEP, a leading initiative dedicated to empowering startups across Nigeria, partnered with StartupSouth9 to host the STEP x StartupSouth9 Event on October 3rd to 4th, 2024, in Port Harcourt. Chisom…
- 24 Mar 2025
FG, UK FCDO, and Ghana Partner to Launch Sankore
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST) and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology…
- 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…
- 12 Dec 2021
Cybersafe Foundation to Train 2,400 Girls in Digital Skills
Cybersafe Foundation, a cybersecurity awareness creator has unveiled the DigiGirls Project, enabled by the commitment and funding from the UK Government. This is aimed at lowering the digital gender…
- 16 Dec 2021
Nigeria Startup Bill Poised To Unlock Digital Potential
Nigeria has moved a step closer to rolling out its landmark Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) that will further deepen the country’s technology ecosystem and enable a sector on the cusp of exponential…
- 16 Apr 2025
Moniepoint Launches MonieWorld to Serve UK’s African Diaspora
Moniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s leading business payments and banking services platforms, announces the launch of MonieWorld; a new remittance and digital financial services solution – specifically…
- 10 May 2026
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Science Journalism Training for Nigerian Media
United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting press freedom and strengthening science and technology journalism in Nigeria through a media training programme for journalists. Speaking…