UK

March 05, (THEWILL) — When Gill Lever, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, concluded her three-day visit to Bayelsa State, it was more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It signalled a maturing partnership — one shifting from...

March 04, (THEWILL) — The UK government has taken unprecedented action to restore control over its borders by suspending visas for nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar, following a sharp rise in asylum claims from those entering the...

February 18, (THEWILL) — Joy was cut short for the family of Mrs Oluranti Olufunmilayo Esther Akinyemi after the Nigerian mother died shortly after flying to the United Kingdom to attend her son’s graduation ceremony. Mrs Akinyemi had travelled from...

February 17, (THEWILL) — Abuja, on Thursday, projected the image of a nation steadily tightening its grip on digital security, as Nigeria and the United Kingdom celebrated the successful conclusion of the TAG–Africa Cyber Programme Phase 2 training...

January 05, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has introduced a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television and online platforms as part of efforts to curb rising levels of childhood obesity. The restriction, which took effect on Monday, prohibits...

December 19, (THEWILL) — A United Kingdom government minister has confirmed that an investigation is underway following a data hack involving Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Trade Minister, Chris Bryant, disclosed the development on Friday, saying authorities were...

November 20, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has introduced a new immigration rule offering a faster route to permanent residency for high-income foreign workers, as part of sweeping reforms announced by the Home Office. Under the revised policy, foreign nationals...

September 06, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth as UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, concluded a four-day visit focused on trade, investment, and innovation. The mission, backed by senior...

September 02, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has warned international students against overstaying their visas, saying thousands risk deportation if they fail to comply with immigration rules. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper issued the warning on Monday, describing the move...

July 30, (THEWILL) — Thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom have been left stranded following a major technical fault in the country’s air traffic control system, grounding flights at several key airports. A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport confirmed the...