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Tinubu leaves the UK for France

Ibrahim Masari, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, confirmed this via his verified X handle, @KabirIbrah64, on Friday.

October 12, 2024

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UK toughens visa rules

The minimum salary requirement for a skilled worker visa in the UK will be raised from the current £26,000 to £38,700.

December 4, 2023

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Nigerian nurse faces sack and deportation in UK for offering prayers to ailing patient

A Nigerian nurse in the United Kingdom has allegedly been dismissed by her hospital's management for engaging in a prayer session with an elderly patient. The incident was brought to light by

December 1, 2023

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UK considers limiting dependents for foreign care workers, affecting Nigeria & others

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has proposed either banning foreign workers from bringing family members to the UK or allowing them to come with one relative.

November 29, 2023

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Rishi Sunak calls for tax cut

With his target of halving inflation achieved, Sunak emphasized a commitment to responsible tax reductions.

November 20, 2023

foreign·Politics

UK Minister Braverman fired over pro-Palestinian protest remarks

Braverman's departure is announced as part of a cabinet reshuffle on Monday.

November 13, 2023

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UK is committed to strengthening bilateral ties with Nigeria, Envoy

Montgomery highlighted the robust people-to-people connections between Nigeria and the UK, with a substantial Nigerian diaspora in the UK and a sizable UK diaspora in Nigeria. These connections encompass shared interests in

November 9, 2023

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UK urges citizens to avoid traveling to Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa, and 11 other regions

In addition to these three states, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) advisory, dated November 4, 2023, also advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara,

November 6, 2023

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‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of FTX fraud

Bankman-Fried, who was arrested after his firm FTX faced bankruptcy, now faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence. His sentencing is scheduled for March 28 next year. The US attorney, Damian

November 3, 2023

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UK village hit by earthquake

Although the UK experiences approximately 200 to 300 earthquakes annually, the vast majority go unnoticed due to their small magnitude. Only around 20 to 30 register above 2.0 on the Richter scale,

November 2, 2023

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