Tag: United Kingdom
Popular Nigerian content creator, Kolu faces deportation in UK
He has now been taken to the station. I’ve been at the station since morning, trying to speak with them…
Warning! Your phone will go off this Sunday – UK government confirms
The test, scheduled for 3:00 pm (1400 GMT), will reach most of the country’s 87 million mobile phones and tablets.
UK opens applications for 2026 Chevening scholarship
Since its inception, over 1,500 Nigerians have been awarded the Chevening scholarship.
UK Visa Shake-up: 121 roles you can’t get in with anymore (Full list)
The new rules, which came into force on July 22, are part of efforts to reduce net migration and encourage…
JAPA: UK Prime Minister vows to curb reliance on foreign labour – What it means for Nigerians, other African migrants
In a striking policy declaration that could have sweeping implications for immigration, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to…
U.S., U.K., Australia crack down on Russia-based Cybercrime syndicate
The U.S. Department of the Treasury implemented the sanctions under Executive Order (E.O.) 13694, as amended by E.O. 14144, further…
Best Non UK Betting Sites Available For UK Players in 2024
There are tons of non-UK betting sites spread across the internet. Below is a list of some of the best…
U.K. govt borrowing surges to $31.8 billion deficit
Government borrowing swelled to 25.6 billion pounds (31.8 billion dollars) in Britain last month amid the cost of energy support…
Buhari leaves Abuja for coronation of King Charles in London
President Buhari is one of the major world leaders invited to attend the coronation of King Charles that will take…
Naira crisis: UK sends important message to citizens in Nigeria
The government added that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the redesign and issue of new N200, N500…
‘King’s Counsel’ return to UK courts after 70 years
According to the Bar Council, representing more than 1,650 barristers in England and Wales, they must now use the shorthand…
At least 40% of UK airport workers ‘thinking about quitting’
Lee Biggins, chief executive of CV-Library, said: “With the industry in such disarray, it comes as no surprise that so…
UK households cut energy use
In the survey covering May 25 to June 5, 52 per cent of people said they are using less fuel…
UK reports 71 new cases of monkeypox
It brings the UK total to 179 since the first was detected on May 6, with the figure soaring 69…
UK brands IPOB terrorist organisation, no more asylum for members
UK's U-turn followed a series of atrocities committed by the group. It says members of the group should be excluded…
U.S., UK end Trump-era tariff dispute
The agreement follows the model of a deal between the government of U.S. President Joe Biden and the European Union…
US, EU, UK announce plan to remove Russian Banks from SWIFT
The United States, European Union (EU) and United Kingdom have announced plans to remove some Russian Banks from SWIFT as…
UK sets COVID-19 grim record in Europe
The UK became the seventh country to pass the milestone, following the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru
UK reports record COVID-19 numbers
More than 11 million people have now tested positive for the disease in the United Kingdom, which has a total…
UK announces new Covid measures for football fans
The UK Government have confirmed that fans wanting to attend football matches in England will need a Covid-19 pass or…
2 cases of Omicron variant land in UK, Netherlands logs 61
Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Angola added to UK travel red list - effective from 4am Sunday.
Soldiers deliver petrol in UK amidst shortage
Using military personnel is one of the emergency measures announced by the government to address the fuel crisis.
UK puts army tankers on standby as petrol scarcity deepens
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said a limited number of military tanker drivers had been put on a state of readiness…
Australia to acquire nuke submarines amid China fear
Under the partnership, the United States and Britain will provide Australia with the technology and capability to deploy nuclear-powered submarines.
Equatorial Guinea shuts embassy in UK after president’s son sanctioned
Equatorial Guinea will close its diplomatic mission in London, the country's foreign minister, Simeon Oyono Esono said on Monday.
Jamaica to demand £7B reparations from UK for slavery
Jamaica is planning to ask the United Kingdom for £7 billion compensation for the Atlantic slave trade in the former…
China retaliates, sanctions 9 UK lawmakers, entities
China on Friday announced sanctions on relevant British individuals and entities.
UK could become a failed state: ex-PM Gordon Brown
Unless the United Kingdom is fundamentally reformed it could swiftly become a failed state, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown said.
Coronavirus: UK places travel ban on 11 African countries
The United Kingdom has extended the travel ban on travellers entering England to 11 African countries.
New COVID-19 strain: Netherlands bans flight from UK
Netherlands imposed a ban on flights from the United Kingdom today after Britain detected a new coronavirus strain.