What a night! 💥 Our first Naija buffet event in Derby was a huge success — and we’re full of gratitude for everyone who came through. Event recap What: All-You-Can-Eat Naija Buffet by Empress Nerth Foods When: 30 November 2025 Where: Boyer Street Community Room, DE22 3XD, Derby Price: Adults £20 | Children £10 Slots: […]
HIGHLIGHT: ‘Kids Prayer Plant Books’ Launch Event What a wonderful day for the Nigerian community in Derby and beyond! On Friday, November 29th, the Boyer Street Community Rooms were buzzing with faith and fun as we celebrated the official launch of ‘The Prayer Plant for Children’ by our very own sister, Imelda Emmanuel-Jack! From 12:30 […]
Derby’s growing tech scene came alive yesterday, 26th November 2025, as founders, students, academics and local tech professionals gathered at the University of Derby’s Game Changer Labs for Tech Derby: Building Community Around Real-World Tech. Unlike typical events packed with long PowerPoint presentations, this meetup focused on what really matters: real stories, real products, and […]
Date: Sunday 9 November 2025 Time: 11 AM | Location: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London Every year on Remembrance Sunday, the UK comes together to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Armed Forces — past and present. For Nigerians living in the UK, it’s also a moment to reflect on the Commonwealth connection and recognise […]
What a weekend of football, unity, and African pride in Derby! The maiden Derby African Union Community Football Competition brought together Africans from across the city for a day of excitement and celebration. 🥉 Team Nigeria proudly clinched 3rd place, showing skill, passion, and true Naija […]
1. What Is World Population Day? A UN‑mandated observance since 1989, held on July 11 each year to shine a spotlight on global population challenges—family planning, gender equality, maternal health, poverty, sustainable development, and human rights . In 2025, the global population stands at over 8.2 billion, with projections continuing to climb . 2. Why It Matters […]
Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025 Location: Envoy Nation, Leicester, UK Organised by: Envoy Enterprise Expression (Main Arm) Powered by: Envoy Entrepreneurs Network (Sub-arm) Theme: Scaling Vision – From Ideas to Impact The Envoy Nation Business Summit 2025 (PINNACLE 2025) was a transformational gathering of Christian entrepreneurs, innovators, and Kingdom-minded professionals across the UK. Hosted at […]
Today is Father’s Day—a moment to celebrate the fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. It’s also World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, reminding us to care for and protect the dignity of our elders. For Nigerians living in the UK, today is a powerful reminder: Men, it’s time to start looking after yourselves […]
Last Thursday, 5 June 2025, our very own Dr. Ogechi Sylvia, Naija UK Connect – 9ja Mentor on Health, joined a line-up of influential voices at the 4th Paediatric Academic Day (PAD) Conference held in Derby. Themed “Addressing Health Inequalities Through Collaborative Best Practices”, the conference brought together NHS leaders, practitioners, educators, and community advocates […]
The Derby Vegan Market, founded in 2018, has become a beloved event in Derby, bringing together ethical vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, and sustainable product creators. Held three times a year at Cathedral Green, right in the heart of the city next to the Museum of Making, the market is a vibrant celebration of conscious […]
