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UK introduces e-Visa for study, work applicants July 15
The United Kingdom Government has announced the introduction of a digital e-Visa for study and work visa applicants, effective July 15. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Gill Lever, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. Mrs Lever said that the move was part of the UK’s transition to a modern and digital […]
UK Increases Visa Fees For Nigerians, Other International Students, Tourists By 35%
The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for Nigerians and other international students, tourists, and workers, a move that will add to the financial burden of applicants seeking entry into the country. According to the UK Home Office, the fee for a student visa has been raised from £363 to £490, reflecting a 35% increase. […]
British High Commission installed London phone booth at Lagos Airport
The British High Commission has installed a replica of the London phone booth at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) to mark the kick-off of its ‘JollofandTea’ campaign in Lagos. The commission’s Head of Communications, Ms Aseosa Uwagboe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the campaign was to support cultural and creative […]
UK population rises to 68.3 million, boosted by immigration
The UK population rose by a record one percent in the year to mid-2023 and by 1.2 million over a two-year period, with immigration the key driver, official data showed on Tuesday. An estimated 68.3 million people lived in UK in mid-2023 — an annual increase of 662,400 or 1.0 percent — according to figures […]
UK Prime Minister’s chief of staff resigns amid rising controversy
Sue Gray, the chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned on Sunday amid growing scrutiny and internal tensions within the Labour government during its early months in office. Gray cited concerns that the intense commentary surrounding her role risked distracting from the government’s key agenda of implementing change. Reports of disagreements between […]
UK increases proof of funds for foreign students to £1,483
The United Kingdom (UK) Government has announced new financial requirements for foreign students intending to study in the country with an increase in the proof of funds amount. According to the Home Office, international students planning to study in London will now need to provide proof of £1,483 per month (approximately N3.1m) to cover living […]
161 Nigerian students fail UK border checks, denied entry
No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected, as they were removed on arrival at airports across the UK. According to data exclusively obtained from the UK Home Office through […]
Riot: UK guarantees Nigerians’ safety
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has assured the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom of their safety following recent unrest in various cities across the country. Montgomery gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Montgomery, in a statement signed by Gabriel Odu […]
Thousands of police on standby as UK braces for more riots
Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of violence, which erupted more than a week ago after three children were murdered. Far-right groups have planned demonstrations in more than 30 locations, with immigration lawyers and buildings hosting asylum seekers set to be the primary targets, according to […]
Two children killed, nine injured in UK knife attack
Two children have been killed and nine more injured, six critically, in a knife attack at a dance class in northern England on Monday, police said. A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the attack in Southport, near Liverpool in northwest England, which also left two adults with […]