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UK, Abia deepen partnership on digital transformation, investment
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its partnership with Abia State, with British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, highlighting the state’s growing reputation for entrepreneurship, innovation and economic opportunity. Baxter made the commitment at the…
FSD Africa launches finance facility to unlock capital for local investment, SGBs
FSD Africa has launched the Manager Finance Facility (MFF), a new initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s emerging generation of alternative local capital providers (ALCPs) and unlocking more appropriate financing for small and growing businesses (SGBs) across the continent. The facility…
UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, assumes duty
The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, Alastair Long, has kicked off his mission, positioning at the forefront of the King’s efforts to deepen trade and investment relations between the UK and the continent. A statement made available by…
UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, succeeding Mrs Gill Lever, OBE, who completed her diplomatic posting to Nigeria in June 2026. Ms Seymour has now assumed office in Abuja,…
Peter Vowles appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria
Government of the United Kingdom (UK) 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 expected to take up his…
UK appoints Peter Vowles new High Commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has announced the appointment of Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to Nigeria, reinforcing diplomatic ties between the two countries. According to the announcement, Vowles will assume office in Abuja in September 2026, succeeding…
UK, Nigeria launch £15m investment, economic growth program
Frank Okon The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched a new £15 million Growth Programme aimed at unlocking private investment, accelerating economic transformation and supporting Nigeria’s transition to sustained, reform-led growth. The initiative was announced by Baroness Jenny Chapman at…
117 African firms listed on LSE as African investment in London tops £30m
Frank Okon No fewer than 117 African companies are now listed on the London Stock Exchange, more than on any other stock exchange globally, while African businesses have invested over £30 million in London through foreign direct investment in the…
UK initiates interfaith dialogue amid Nigeria’s security challenges
Frank Okon The government of the United Kingdom has called for greater tolerance across religions and beliefs in Nigeria, saying stronger interfaith understanding and leadership are critical to ensuring that the cohesion and peaceful coexistence seen at community level in…
UK-Nigeria creative fund targets local production gaps in $3bn industry
Frank Okon The United Kingdom has launched a new Creative Fund aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s film, fashion and music industries by closing long-standing technical gaps that have limited local production capacity and forced parts of the sector to rely on…
