UK in Nigeria

03/06/2026

Celebrating at the British Deputy High Commission, Lagos 🇳🇬 🇬🇧

From the continent’s rich heritage to a bold, dynamic future - we’re proud of the strong UK-Nigeria partnership driving progress and economic growth.
Here’s to shared prosperity!

30/05/2026

Left your UK Visit visa application to the last minute?
We've got you covered. Priority services are available to help get your visa faster.
Learn more about Visit visas www.gov.uk/standard-visitor

28/05/2026

Our Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, .baxterfcdo was delighted to host FidBank UK, an FCA-authorised, UK-incorporated bank for its product showcase in Lagos.

A strong example of UK-Nigeria financial partnership in action, supporting cross‑border investment, innovation & sustainable growth.

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27/05/2026

We wish everyone a peaceful celebration and restful holidays.

Happy Sallah and Eid Mubarak to all Muslim faithful.

27/05/2026

Did you know?
With eVisa, you can keep your passport while your UK Visit visa application is being processed – you don’t need to leave it at the VAC.
Make sure you create a UKVI account to manage your visa online: www.gov.uk/standard-visitor

26/05/2026

Last week we hosted David Smith MP on his Freedom of Religion or Belief Visit to 🇳🇬 and the 🇬🇧 Special Envoy.

As Nigeria is one of the UK’s ten FoRB focus countries, he engaged with a multitude of stakeholders on promoting and social cohesion for all.

Watch his reflections on the Visit here. 📹

25/05/2026

23/05/2026

Repeat your visit without repeating your application.
A long-term UK Visit visa lets you travel to the UK multiple times over 2, 5 or 10 years.
Learn more about the visa options: www.gov.uk/standard-visitor

22/05/2026

The Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy 🇬🇧🇳🇬 with National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Nigeria’s security challenges and how the UK and Nigeria are working together to address FoRB concerns as part of our security & defence partnership to protect communities.

22/05/2026

Constructive meeting between 🇬🇧 Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief to 🇳🇬, David Smith, with the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Bishop Daniel Okoh discussing concerns of Christian communities, the wider FoRB landscape and importance of responsible leadership and dialogue in strengthening social cohesion.

There was also a valuable round table with our SPRING Nigeria partners on the realities of and religious freedom in Nigeria

Insightful discussions on what drives conflict, what works to prevent violence, and how to strengthen peaceful coexistence across communities.