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UK Earns Over N40b in Visa Fees from Nigerians Between 2023-2024
“In the year to June 2024, we processed more than 225,000 UK visas for Nigerian nationals across all categories,” Owen said, as quoted by the British High Commission in Lagos.
Abuja, Nigeria – The British government generated over N40 billion … Continue Reading
UK Teenager Sues Parents for Sending Him to Africa Over Alleged Gang Ties
UK Teenager Sues Parents After Being Enrolled in African Boarding School Amid Concerns Over Gang Involvement
A 13-year-old boy has initiated legal proceedings against his parents, claiming they “brutally” took him overseas to enroll him in a boarding school and … Continue Reading
UK, Nigeria Partner on Transnational Education to Boost Employment
The transnational education partnership will enhance Nigeria’s relationship with the UK, Alausa added.
Abuja, Nigeria – The United Kingdom and Nigeria have announced a transnational education partnership aimed at raising the quality of higher education and aligning it with the … Continue Reading
UK Partners with Iraq to Enhance Immigration Control
UK Government Establishes Groundbreaking Security Pact with Iraq to Combat People-Smuggling
The UK government announced on Thursday the formation of a “world-first security agreement” alongside several other cooperative initiatives with Iraq aimed at addressing the issue of people-smuggling operations and … Continue Reading
UK Opens Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria – On Wednesday, the United Kingdom inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, strategically located in Ikeja, Lagos. This centre, managed by VFS Global, signifies a major advancement in visa application processes for Nigerians intending to travel
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How to Move to the UK Without a Job Offer: Work Visa Options for Professionals and Graduates
Pathways to the UK: Comprehensive Work Visa Options for Graduates, Young Professionals, and Talented Individuals to Live and Build Careers Without a Job Offer
The United Kingdom offers several work visa pathways for graduates, young professionals, and skilled individuals without … Continue Reading
UK Introduces 15-Day Visa Processing to Boost Efficiency and Accessibility
LONDON — In a substantial effort to improve its visa application efficiency, the United Kingdom has rolled out plans to process visa applications within a streamlined 15-day timeframe. This initiative aims to provide smoother travel and work opportunities, making it … Continue Reading
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies at 86
John Prescott, a former merchant seaman and trade union activist, was instrumental in bridging the divide between Blair’s centrist policies and Labour’s left wing during his tenure as deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007.
London, UK – John Prescott… Continue Reading
UK man charged with murder and Rape Of woman In 1967
92-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder and Rape in Decades-Old Cold Case
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder and rape of a woman in the UK nearly six decades after the crime took place, according to British police … Continue Reading
Four UK-Based Nigerian Students Jailed for Violent Street Fight in Leicester
The convicted Nigerian students—Destiny Ojo, Habib Lawal, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Joshua Davies-Ero—are all in their early 20s.
Leicester, UK – Four Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a brutal street … Continue Reading