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March 24, 2026

Tinubu’s UK visit strategic to Nigeria-UK relations, says Odumegwu-Ojukwu

Ms Odumegwu-Ojukwu explained that the high-level diplomatic recognition signified a strategic reset in bilateral ties, with a focus on economic, trade, and security cooperation.

March 22, 2026

Britain making same terrible energy policies responsible for Nigeria’s unreliable electricity: Kemi Badenoch 

Ms Badenoch said, “I grew up in a country rich with oil, but because Nigeria’s leaders made bad policy choices, it never lived up to its full potential.”

Kemi Badenoch and A Nigerian room lighted by a lantern.
March 21, 2026

UK, UAE, France, Germany, 18 others condemn Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz

The leaders urged Iran to immediately impose a comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations.

Strait of Hormuz
March 20, 2026

New UK-Nigeria partnership to speed up deportation of Nigerian criminals, failed asylum seekers

The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.

Nigerians seeking asylum in UK
March 19, 2026

Afrobeats filling UK concert halls, Nollywood captivating British screens: King Charles

King Charles noted that in 2024, Nigerians spent £178 million in the UK, while 251,000 British visitors travelled to Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu with King Charles and Burna Boy
March 18, 2026

Nigeria’s private universities respond faster than govt-owned schools to SGBV cases for reputation sake: Report

The report also noted that poverty significantly influences how SGBV cases are handled.

Undergraduates
March 16, 2026

Zenith Bank set to open Manchester branch to boost UK–Africa trade

Zenith Bank said the Manchester branch would support businesses involved in international trade and investment across the UK, Europe, and Africa.

Zenith bank branch
March 12, 2026

UK announces no-fly zones, road closures ahead of Tinubu’s state visit

The force promised to deploy officers with specialist capabilities, including search teams Mounted Section, road policing, and armed units, across Windsor.

Tinubu and King Charles III
March 10, 2026

Stakeholders seek reforms to boost North-West non-oil exports

Mr Rabiu commended the UK government for its sustained support to Nigeria’s economic development.

Network of Practicing Non-Oil Exporters of Nigeria
February 20, 2026

UK-based Nigerian teenager Jackson Uwagboe sentenced to life in prison for murder

The judgment stipulated that Mr Uwagboe will spend at least 21 years in prison before being eligible for release.

jackson uwagboe