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UK, Nigeria sign MoU for return of $9.5m stolen funds
By Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the return of $9.5 million identified as proceeds of corruption and traced to bank accounts in the Bailiwick of Jersey. Under the agreement,…
UK, Nigeria launch joint reforms for economic stability and growth
Sopuruchi Onwuka The British High Commission in Abuja has launched two major economic reform programs, the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation program and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility to propel stable growth in the country. The initiatives, according to the…
UK govt, Lagos State partner on disability inclusion and gender equality
The UK government and the Lagos State Government have strengthened their partnership on disability inclusion and gender equality, using the momentum of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to call…
UK–funded accelerator programme fuels growth of Nigeria’s green industries
Nigeria’s green industrial sector gained fresh momentum as six climate-focused startups completed the UK-funded Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator and presented their business ideas to investors at an Investor Night hosted by the British High Commission and Manufacturing Africa in…
UK, Nigeria deepen digital cooperation
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have taken another major step in their expanding digital partnership, launching a high-level benchmarking and knowledge exchange tour designed to strengthen how Nigeria clears IT projects and procures public digital products and services. The week-long…
UK Trade Mission opens new export paths for Nigerian women-led businesses
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have wrapped up a three-day UK trade mission in Abuja aimed at expanding export opportunities for women-led businesses in Nigeria. Held from 18 to 20 November under the…
UK demands inclusive processes in Anambra guber polls
Sopuruchi Onwuka Government of the United Kingdom has called on state electoral officials to guarantee peaceful, transparent, inclusive and credible process in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Anambra State. The British High Commissioner, Dr. Richard Montgomery, who engaged with key…
UK launches £19m climate-resilient health and education facilities
Sopuruchi Onwuka The government of the United Kingdom has announced a £19 million funding commitment to Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative in Nigeria. The fund would assist the existing partnership among the Brisitish Government, Federal Ministry of…
85 Nigerians bag UK Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Sopuruchi Onwuka The government of the United Kingdom has awarded 85 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2025. The British High Commission (BHC) stated…
UK still committed to Nigeria with 99% duty-free access under DCTS
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom has restated its commitment to reinforce the long-term ambition to deepen trade ties, support Nigerian exports and promote economic growth for both countries. The kingdom also confirmed that Nigeria would continue to enjoy duty-free access…
