World Sleep Day is a global awareness day that reminds people about the importance of healthy sleep for overall wellbeing. In 2026, World Sleep Day will be observed on Friday, 13 March, just before the Spring Equinox. For many Africans living in the UK, especially those working night shifts, healthcare roles, care jobs, or multiple […]
In recent years, the phrase “Japa by all means” has become a popular trend among Nigerians on social media. Many young people share videos and posts encouraging others to leave Nigeria for opportunities abroad, particularly in countries like the UK, Canada, and the United States. However, the UK Home Office has issued a serious warning […]
Behind the rise in UK care worker and nurse visas lies a growing conversation many Nigerians in the UK are quietly having: Is the system sustainable — and at what human cost? This is not an attack on migration. It is a reality check. Thousands of Nigerians keep the UK health and social care system […]
This is an important notice for Nigerians in the UK on Skilled Worker visas who earn money through social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, or other digital content creation. Many skilled workers assume that once income is declared to HMRC and tax is paid, the activity is automatically permitted […]
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 […]
