For many Nigerians, the dream of building a successful tech startup no longer begins and ends in Lagos or Silicon Valley. The UK—especially cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham—is fast becoming a global hub for ambitious digital founders. But if you’re aiming for the UK Innovator Founder Visa in 2025, one question matters most: what […]
Today, August 17 – National Nonprofit Day, we honour inspiring Nigerian-led charities, churches, and community initiatives that uplift, support, and empower Nigerians in the UK. ✨ Nigerian-Led Charities Making a Difference Dash Me Foundation (UK) Founded by former Nigerian Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, this charity mobilises resources for grassroots projects across West Africa. 👉 dashme.org.uk […]
Earning more money in the UK is a blessing — but if you’re not careful, that extra cash can disappear faster than you expect. This is called lifestyle inflation: when your spending grows alongside your income, leaving little room for real savings or investments. Whether you’ve just landed a better-paying job, secured a promotion, or […]
The UK’s new immigration rules have changed the game for Nigerians looking to settle or bring family over. Before you dive in, here are 3 key factors to think about: 1️⃣ Understand the Market & Demand Don’t sell what you want to sell — sell what people actually want to buy. Before starting a business, […]
Life in the UK moves fast — between long commutes, busy work schedules, and family responsibilities, it can often feel like 24 hours just isn’t enough. Even when you manage your time well, you may still feel drained. That’s because productivity isn’t just about how you spend your time — it’s about how you use […]
Success rarely comes from playing it safe — especially when you’re navigating life and opportunities in the UK. More often, it comes from showing up, saying yes, and figuring things out as you go. Clarity and confidence are built through action, not overplanning or waiting for the perfect time. Many of the best opportunities for […]
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but not really making progress? Between work, side hustles, family responsibilities, and trying to keep up with life in the UK, it’s easy to get stuck in “firefighting mode” — always reacting, never moving forward. The good news? There’s a smart way to focus on the tasks […]
From 22 July 2025, the UK changed the Skilled Worker visa system. The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) — the essential document that allows you to apply for a Skilled Worker visa — is now harder to get. If you’re a Nigerian in the UK and want to stay legal, work, and build your future, you’ll […]
What Immigration Lawyers Wish Naija Founders Knew Before Applying The Innovator Founder Visa was created for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to build bold, scalable businesses in the UK. But for many Nigerians — both in the UK and back home — the process remains confusing. From old visa rules still circulating to advice from well-meaning but […]
Naija creatives are making waves—big time. But what does it really mean? In what can only be described as a Japa-powered creative wave, the UK has seen a 2,225% increase in Nigerians applying for the Global Talent Visa, jumping from just 12 applicants in 2019 to 279 in 2024. This data, reported by The Telegraph, […]
