Tag United Kingdom

Nigerians Face Tougher UK Visa Rules

NIGERIANS looking to study or work in the United Kingdom may soon face tighter visa conditions as part of a sweeping new immigration crackdown being drawn up by the UK government. The move, first reported by The Times, is part of efforts…

Over 4.5 million Children Suffer Poverty in UK

  CHILD poverty reached almost 4.5 million in 2024, the highest level for more than 20 years in the United Kingdom, according to PA Media reports. The number of children living in poverty in the UK has reached the highest…

EU Calls For Greater Cooperation With United Kingdom

  EUROPEAN Union (EU) foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, has called for closer ties with the United Kingdom. Kallas, in an address to EU ambassadors in Brussels on Monday, stressed that cooperation on defence was the next logical step in relations…

UK Commits to Efficient Visa Services

  THE United Kingdom has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering strong relationships and ensuring efficient, customer-focused visa services to Nigerians. This is contained in a statement signed by Onyinye Madu, Senior Communications Officer at the British High Commission on Thursday…

Immigration Rules: UK Visa Applications Drop by 35%

  THE United Kingdom has witnessed a dramatic 35 per cent drop in visa applications over the past year, following the introduction of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the country’s intake of foreign nationals. According to official figures released…

UK Reaffirms Commitment To Support Kano Education Sector

THE United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kano State Government in addressing significant education sector challenges in the state. This is contained in a statement on the Kano State Education Recovery Conference, signed by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior…