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  • Final update of changes to birth and death registration overseas

    The fifth and final phase of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will take place on 15 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to provide £5 million support to tackle Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary announces £5 million in UK support for regional task force to tackle Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa condemns latest Boko Haram abductions

    Africa Minister James Duddridge appalled by abhorrent abduction of women and children in northern Nigeria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nigeria – Boko Haram and the fight against terrorism

    A case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Foreign Secretary “concern” at decision to postpone Nigerian elections

    Foreign Secretary sets out concern over decision to delay Nigerian elections by six weeks

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Security and prosperity: article by David Cameron and Barack Obama

    The Prime Minister and US President wrote an article for the Times about shared security and prosperity of the UK and the USA.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Team from the Political Section of the High commission visit Jos

    Visit provided a chance to meet a variety of established contacts and establish new links.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns killing and mass abduction of civilians in Northern Nigeria

    Philip Hammond appalled by attack on village in Borno State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Day : Nigeria : Focus on the work of the Legal Defence and Assistance project

    The British High Commission supports action to prevent the use of the death penalty

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Day : Nigeria

    Goodwill Message from High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock, in Abuja for World Human Rights Day

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa condemns bomb attack on mosque in Nigeria

    Following reports of a suicide attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Kano, Nigeria, James Duddridge MP condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns suicide bomb attack on school in Nigeria

    Following reports of a suicide attack this morning on a school in North East Nigeria, the Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Nigeria Reintegration Pathway

    Invitations for tender for NGOs, relevant charities or private sector organisations to provide ‘Meet and Greet’ services in Nigeria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Memorial service for Peter Carter

    A memorial service for Peter Carter, who sadly passed away recently, was held on Tuesday 21 October, 2014 at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nigeria - Country case study update

    A country case study update on Nigeria which forms part or the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Changes to the UK Visa Application Centre in Abuja

    On September 15 the Visa Application Centre will be moving to different premises

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Death of Deputy High Commissioner, Peter Carter

    The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos is sad to confirm the sudden and unexpected death of Deputy High Commissioner Peter Carter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa in Nigeria for meeting on Boko Haram

    James Duddridge visits Abuja today to discuss regional coordination in the fight against terrorist group Boko Haram

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria

    James Duddridge condemns abduction of over 100 people in Nigeria and pledges continued UK support in fight against Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government