Hammed “Hammy” Obikoya — founder of Mama Bobo, Belfast’s beloved Nigerian restaurant and grocery store — has been named one of 14 UK entrepreneurs chosen as Start Up Loans Ambassadors for 2025. Mama Bobo has quickly become a community favourite, serving authentic Nigerian meals that bring a taste of home to the growing Nigerian and […]
Good news for Nigerians working or planning to work in the UK’s care sector 🇬🇧💚 The Scottish Government has announced that it will begin sponsoring visas for international care workers, helping hundreds of foreign workers – including Nigerians – remain in the UK legally and continue their vital work in care homes across Scotland. Scotland’s […]
It’s not every day a Nigerian restaurant in the UK gets a call from one of Africa’s biggest stars — but for Samson Ayomide Alabi, owner of Mídé Lagos in Birmingham, it was a dream come true. After years of running a ghost kitchen, Samson officially opened Mídé Lagos just last month. And within weeks, […]
Black History Month 2025 – What It Means for Nigerians and the Wider African Community in the UK Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK since 1987 — but for many, the journey toward truly recognising Black British history has been slow and overdue. In Reni Eddo-Lodge’s bestselling book Why I’m No Longer […]
For many Nigerians in the UK, finding authentic African ingredients can be a real challenge — especially outside major cities like London, Manchester, or Birmingham. But for Onyinyechi Onyeiwu, that challenge turned into a thriving business opportunity. Onyinyechi, who previously worked in financial services and venture capital for six years, swapped spreadsheets for spices when […]
The UK immigration system might be facing one of its biggest shake-ups ever. Reform UK has proposed scrapping Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from 2025. If this happens, migrants — including many Nigerians — would no longer have a route to permanent settlement. Instead, people would remain on rolling visas with constant renewals, higher fees, […]
It’s a victory worth celebrating in our community. Anthony Olubunmi George, a disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK for nearly four decades, has finally won his fight against deportation — securing the right to remain in the country he has called home since 1986. A Life of Struggle, Now a Story of […]
A new Nigerian-owned Afro-Caribbean restaurant has just opened its doors in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – and it’s already creating a buzz! Ese Lounge, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Felix Otomewo and his family, is more than just a restaurant. Felix describes it as “a community centre where everyone can come together, eat, socialise, and leave with joy.” […]
For many Nigerians living in the UK, navigating car insurance can feel like a headache — endless forms, long phone calls, and confusing claims. But one British-Nigerian entrepreneur is on a mission to change that. Meet Marcus Odubonojo, the founder of Motion Shield, a digital platform that makes car insurance simpler, faster, and fairer. After […]
Many of us left Nigeria to build better lives in the UK — more opportunities, better pay, and a sense of progress. But have you ever stopped to ask: Who are you when the job title disappears? Imagine walking into a room where nobody knows you’re an accountant, NHS nurse, Uber driver, project manager, or […]
