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  • 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

  • Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

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  • Changes to UK Visa Application Centres in Lagos

    In July 2014, our new commercial partner for UK visa services, Teleperformance Ltd, will take over the running of our Visa Application Centres in Lekki

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Abuja attack and welcomes UN action against Boko Haram

    Mark Simmonds condemns acts of terrorism and expresses support for Nigeria following an attack on a shopping mall in Abuja yesterday.

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

  • Greening: Education can secure a peaceful future in Nigeria

    Britain and the US have today pledged to educate a million girls and boys in northern Nigeria to boost development across the country.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces UK support following Ministerial on Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreements reached at London Ministerial on security in Nigeria.

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

  • UK-USA press conference at G7: David Cameron’s speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron held a joint press conference with President of the United States Barack Obama at the G7 meeting in Brussels.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Nigeria ministerial meeting in London

    Nigerian Foreign Minister to attend meeting with neighbouring countries in London on 12 June to discuss tackling Boko Haram.

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

  • UN imposes sanctions on terror group Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.

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