A Professor of Phonetics and Phonology at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Prof. Modupe Olubunmi Onwochei, has disclosed that Nigerian speakers were more intelligible to British listeners in many instances than native English speakers were to Nigerians. Onwochei disclosed this on Tuesday while delivering the 131st inaugural lecture of...
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Jonny Baxter, have officially declared open the State-level Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Enabling Digital Transformation (SPRIRET) programme, with a charge to stakeholders to identify ways of leveraging digital technology to solve community challenges. Speaking...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he has held discussions with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, on the country’s democratic development, economic outlook and the need to strengthen key institutions. Obi disclosed this in a post shared on his official X account...
Born in Monrovia and forced to flee Liberia’s civil war as a child, Miatta Fahnbulleh went from refugee to rising political star, earning the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s trust. Now, as energy secretary, she’s tasked with overhauling Britain’s energy system while easing pressure on household bills. Born in...
England ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high by defeating France in the third place playoff to claim the bronze medal, but beyond the result, the match will be remembered for a remarkable series of individual records that rewrote the tournament’s history books. Jude Bellingham capped...
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has argued that some Nigerians working in the United Kingdom and earning between £2,600 and £2,800 monthly could, in certain respects, be worse off than Nigerians earning ₦60,000 in Nigeria because of the high cost of living abroad. Bwala made the remarks...
A 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after operatives uncovered 13 kilograms of cocaine ingeniously concealed inside fake plantain peels at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, identified as Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek, was apprehended on Sunday, June...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, bringing months of political uncertainty to a dramatic end. Starmer, said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader is elected to ensure a smooth transition of power....
King Charles III is set to make history by becoming the first British monarch to publicly disclose details of his personal tax payments. Buckingham Palace said the move is part of efforts to improve transparency and modernise the monarchy as public interest in royal finances continues to grow. Although...
The Southwark crown court in London, United Kingdom has acquitted the former Nigerian Miinister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges filed against her. Alison-Madueke was acquitted by a jury of all six charges after more than 46 hours of deliberation on Wednesday. Details later…… ,
A British mining company has launched international arbitration proceedings against Nigeria after authorities purported to revoke its licences, forcibly escorted company personnel off its legally held tenements, and blocked development of what it says is a multi-billion-dollar lithium and critical minerals project with strategic importance for the UK. Jupiter...
Every year, thousands of Nigerian students make the life-changing decision to study in the United Kingdom. The appeal is understandable: world-class education, internationally recognised degrees, and a vibrant multicultural environment. But with so many institutions and intake windows available, choosing the right path can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks...
Britain’s King Charles III will proceed with his planned state visit to the United States (US) despite a shooting incident at a Washington media gala, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Sunday. The attack occurred late Saturday during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, just two days before the monarch and...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector by strengthening collaboration with the United Kingdom to expand access to world-class education, enhance skills development, and attract international investment. This was highlighted during a visit by a delegation from the UK Department for Business and Trade to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas. President Tinubu gave the assurance when he met with a delegation from British Airways led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria,...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday disclosed that he held what he described as a productive engagement with the British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery in Abuja, as political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. Atiku revealed details of the meeting in a post...
The reported migration arrangement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom is said to have emerged during the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Britain—a trip framed around deepening bilateral cooperation, investment, and strategic engagement. Yet, beyond the formal diplomatic optics, the agreement has quickly drawn attention for its...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has witnessed the signing of a £746 million (about $990 million) export finance agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to overhaul two of the country’s busiest seaports in Lagos. The deal, signed between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance led by Wale Edun and Citibank, will...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to flourish, as he delivered a landmark speech at a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle. Speaking on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Nigerian leader described the...