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  • British High Commissioner hosts dinner to discuss Nigeria gender gap

    On the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright in partnership with the 100 Women Lobby Group hosted a working dinner that brought together women ministers, rep…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nigerian Students Making Waves at The University of Nottingham

    Nigerians form the largest group of African students at the University of Nottingham with over 200 Nigerian students currently studying there

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commission Abuja hosts 2014-15 class of Chevening scholars

    British High Commissioner to Nigeria Paul Arkwright hosted a Welcome Back Reception at his residence on 25 February in honour of returning Chevening scholars.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The fourth Royal Society of Chemistry and Procter & Gamble holds in Lagos

    A selection of renowned international and African speakers were in Lagos for the fourth Royal Society of Chemistry and Procter & Gamble

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay visits Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay visited Nigeria to hold discussions on the protection of civilians in the fight against Boko Haram

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister of State for Foreign Affairs visits Nigeria

    The British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is visiting Nigeria to highlight the importance of protecting civilians in the fight against Boko Haram as well as preventing sexual violence in conflict

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-Nigeria partnership on Aviation Security grows stronger

    The British High Commission recently delivered enhanced training to aviation security staff and managers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa condemns latest attacks in Lake Chad region

    Minister for Africa condemns latest attacks in Lake Chad region

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner, Paul Arkwright speaks on the UK perspective on anti- corruption

    A Speech by the High Commissioner at the First Annual Conference on Combating Financial Fraud, Cybercrime and other Cross-border Crimes

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scottish Oil and Gas Trade Delegation Visits Nigeria

    A Scottish Oil & Gas delegation is in Nigeria to gain a good understanding of local market conditions and to look for potential local partners.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner rounds up visit to Kano

    British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, made his first visit to Kano State from 19-21 January, during which he engaged with key leaders and civil society organisations, as well as witnessing the work of the UK …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK team deploys to train Nigerian forces fighting Boko Haram

    A UK military training team will deploy to Nigeria as part of the ongoing efforts to train local forces to combat Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 400 years after, Shakespeare lives

    An opinion editorial by the Prime Minister in honour of playwright, William Shakespeare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa condemns Boko Haram attacks

    Minister James Duddridge responds to the recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Nigeria and reiterates UK support to the Nigerian government.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK bolster training in Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced a major uplift to UK support to the Nigerian armed forces to help combat Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner, Paul Arkwright's statement on the violence in Kaduna.

    British High Commissioner, Paul Arkwright statement on the violence in Zaria and Kaduna.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The British High Commission marks Human Rights Day

    British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright writes on the importance of Human Rights.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nigerian winners to receive awards from Her Majesty The Queen

    Three young Nigerians have been named among 60 young people to receive the Queen’s Young Leaders Award from Her Majesty The Queen

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Migration Between the UK and Nigeria: A Well-Travelled Path

    Op-Ed by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New funds to help tackle causes of migration

    Prime Minister announces £200 million to help tackle causes of migration, and £2 million UK contribution to the EU’s Africa Trust Fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government