London, July 17, 2025 — In a major shift in Britain’s democratic process, the UK government has announced plans to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, extending voting rights to approximately 1.5 million teenagers. The reform is part of a broader electoral overhaul aimed at strengthening political inclusion and democratic participation. The
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — In a landmark move to support Nigeria’s burgeoning creative industry, the United Kingdom, in partnership with Lagos-based investment firm Woodhall Capital, has launched a ₦1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund aimed at empowering local talents and enhancing Nigeria’s cultural exports globally. The fund, introduced under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment
A court in the United Kingdom has officially set a trial date for two prominent pro-Palestine activists, Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal, following their arrest during a protest held in London earlier this year. The two were taken into custody in January 2025 during a mass demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO), reinforcing bilateral cooperation in the ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. The agreement was signed in Abuja during a high-level meeting between the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer,
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, delivered the keynote address at the official launch of the Centre for African, Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), held at the University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. Speaking to a distinguished audience of academics, policymakers, development experts, and
In a significant diplomatic development, the United Kingdom has suspended its ongoing pursuit of a new free trade agreement with Israel, citing deep concerns over the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza and the intensifying violence in the occupied West Bank. This decision, delivered formally by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Parliament on Tuesday, marks
A significant number of unclaimed estates in the United Kingdom hold untold stories of African migration, wealth, and lost family connections. These estates, belonging to individuals who died without a will or identifiable next of kin, include properties and savings, with a notable portion linked to Nigerians and other African-born individuals. The UK government’s regularly
