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  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • UK & Nigeria – Exchanging Diplomatic Excellence

    Members of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 36 + 1, joined their counterparts from the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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

  • Hunt is on for global graduates to launch world's brightest businesses in UK

    The Sirius Programme, led by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), will enable talented graduates with innovative start up ideas to relocate to the UK and receive support.

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  • Chevening Scholars from Nigeria for 2013/14

    Some of this years Chevening scholars for Nigeria, share their thoughts on what it means to them and their careers.

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

  • 30 Years of Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria

    The British High Commission Abuja organised a pre-departure reception on Tuesday 27 August 2013, in honour of the Nigerian scholars awarded Chevening Scholarships this year.

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

  • Brits caught out by unusual laws and customs

    FCO encourages people to research destinations before they travel

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

  • UK Chevening Scholarships for Nigerians celebrate 30 years.

    Over 1,050 Nigerians have benefitted from a Chevening Scholarship and are in positions of leadership across the country. This years applications open on September 1st.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attack at a mosque in Nigeria

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns senseless killings of worshippers at a mosque in Nigeria and offers condolences to all those affected.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Sudanese President’s visit to Nigeria

    Minister for Africa expresses disappointment that Nigeria has chosen to host President Al Bashir of Sudan despite ICC arrest warrants.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns school attack in Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa condemns horrific attack on school in Nigeria and offers condolences to families of victims

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

  • UK Immigration – Visa Bonds for Nigerian visa applicants to the UK

    Information regarding implementation of ‘visa bonds’ for Nigerian visa applicants to the UK

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns executions in Nigeria

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns the execution of prisoners in Nigeria yesterday and urges the authorities to halt further executions.

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

  • DFID Research: Nutrition Champions Awards 2013

    The 30th June marks the deadline for nominations for this year's Nutrition Champions Awards

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

  • Mark Simmonds speech at the Barclays Africa Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke about government & business working in partnership & building prosperity for Africa & the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on students in northern Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa condemns latest terrorist attacks against students in the towns of Maiduguri & Damaturu in northern Nigeria.

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

  • G8 and developing countries will work together to make the use of natural resources more transparent

    The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague meets Nigerian Deputy Foreign Minister Professor Viola Onulwiri

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met visiting Nigerian Deputy Foreign Minister and Presidential Special Envoy Professor Viola Onulwiri at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 5 June…

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

  • UK DFID Minister for Africa, Lynne Featherstone meets Nuhu Ribadu

    UK DFID Minister for Africa, Lynne Featherstone seeks Nuhu Ribadu’s views on the way forward for Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda.

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

  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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

  • Girls and women are vital to progress in Nigeria

    Lynne Featherstone launches a new programme to improve the prospects of girls and women in Nigeria

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