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 […]
Raising kids in the UK as Nigerian parents comes with unique challenges. One that often catches families by surprise is when a child feels rejected or left out by friends — whether at school, in the neighbourhood, church youth groups, or even at family gatherings. For many of us, our instinct is to fix things […]
As summer unfolds across the UK, the weather is set to bring some serious heat this week, with temperatures expected to soar up to 32°C in many parts of the country. This heatwave is unusual for the UK and calls for special attention, especially for Nigerians living here who may not be fully accustomed to […]
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 […]
