United Kingdom

February 19, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom government has warned that dual-citizen children born overseas must travel with valid British passports or risk being denied entry into the country under new border rules taking effect from February 25. Under...

February 13, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has announced a major digital shift in its visa system, confirming that from February 25, 2026, all visitors who require a visa will receive only an electronic visa (eVisa). The update was...

February 06, (THEWILL) — The British High Commission, on Thursday, welcomed home 99 Nigerians who completed postgraduate studies and fellowships in the United Kingdom under the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. The Welcome Home Ceremonies were held in Abuja and...

January 20, (THEWILL) — The UK government is set to launch a public consultation on stricter controls for children’s use of smartphones and social media, including the possibility of banning access for under-16s, as concerns grow over the impact...

January 05, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom government has introduced sweeping new powers allowing border officials to seize mobile phones from illegal migrants without making an arrest. The measures, which came into force on Monday, January 5, 2026,...

October 31, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched the UK-Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue to boost trade and investment across Nigeria’s non-oil sectors. The event, held on October 30, 2025, in Lagos, followed the successful conclusion...

October 05, (THEWILL) — Two worshippers narrowly escaped death on Saturday night after arsonists set a mosque ablaze in Peacehaven, near Brighton, in the UK. Police are treating as a suspected hate crime. Eyewitnesses said two masked men arrived...

September 04, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom, on Thursday, reaffirmed its commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria by promoting good governance, peace, stability, as well as support for electoral reforms. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, made the pledge...

May 05, (THEWILL) – British counterterrorism officers have arrested some Iranian men in a raid over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target. Metropolitan Police said they took five men into custody, four of whom are of Iranian...

February 06, (THEWILL) – The United Kingdom is deepening its global leadership in green finance with a series of strategic initiatives aimed at mobilising investment for sustainable development. Minister Dodds reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to this cause in a...