BUSINESS

UK, Nigeria launch flagship economic reform programmes to strengthen stability and drive economic growth

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The British High Commission in Abuja has launched two flagship economic reform programmes – the Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST) programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility (NPFF) – reaffirming the United Kingdom’s long-term commitment to supporting Nigeria’s

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UK government funded accelerator programme pitches sustainable manufacturing solutions in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch November 25, 2025

The British High Commission in Nigeria and Manufacturing Africa have hosted an Investor Night where six innovative Nigerian startups from the UK funded Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator Programme pitched their sustainable manufacturing solutions to potential investors following 16 weeks of intensive business development training and mentorship. The featured green

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United Kingdom, Canada, Australia Launch Campaign Against Visa Fraud

Daily Dispatch November 24, 2025

The Diplomatic Missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have announced the launch of a coordinated international campaign to combat visa fraud and protect people from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators. According to a statement on Monday, the #FightingVisaFraud campaign was launched during International Fraud Awareness Week (16-22 November) and

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Nigeria Creative Sector Takes Centre Stage with UK partnership

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2025

The United Kingdom has expressed firm commitment to partnering with Nigeria in expanding the creative economy. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, made this known during Nigeria’s Creative Economy Week, themed Building Futures through Creativity. He described the sector as a vital engine for growth and job creation. Montgomery emphasized that the

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UK Announces £19 million Funding for Climate Resilient, Health, Education Facilities in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch September 9, 2025

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has announced a £19 million funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made at a joint inauguration by the UK Government, Federal Ministry of Health, the Governments of Kano and Jigawa States and UNICEF, of 84 climate-resilient schools and health care facilities […]

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UK Trade Envoy Strengthens UK-Nigeria Economic Ties During Strategic Visit

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2025

The United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Nigeria, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations. The visit marked a significant step forward in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), with a focus on unlocking new opportunities across