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 […]
If you’re a Nigerian living in the UK and missing a taste of home—or simply up for discovering something fresh, bold, and rooted in African culture—Eko Brewery is your next must-visit (or must-order)! 🌍 Proudly African, Proudly Local Founded by Anthony and Helena in 2018, Eko Brewery is a Black-owned business based in Peckham, South […]
Naija to the world! History was made in the UK this week as Cllr Patience Ifediora became the first-ever Nigerian and first African woman to be elected Lord Mayor of Nottingham. At a Full Council meeting on Monday, May 12, Cllr Ifediora — who represents Aspley Ward — officially stepped into the historic role, succeeding […]
