Basingstoke, UK – In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the UK’s local government sector, two British nationals of Nigerian descent, Ms. O. Akinleye and Mr. A. Olumade, have successfully secured hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation after an employment tribunal found they were racially discriminated against by Basingstoke and Deane Borough […]
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 […]
