UK in Nigeria

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!

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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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We wish everyone a peaceful celebration and restful holidays.

Happy Sallah and Eid Mubarak to all Muslim faithful.

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

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

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.

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.