A recent incident has underlined a very real risk for migrant care workers in the UK: working a second job that violates your visa conditions can lead to arrest, visa curtailment, deportation and future bans. This article explains what happened, why it matters for Nigerians here, and how to stay compliant. What exactly happened A […]
Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for you Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, a new law giving tenants more rights was formally approved at the end of October. The government still needs to confirm how—and when—each of the changes will come into force. The new rules […]
UK Immigration Reforms for 2025: What Our Nigerian Community Must Know Now The UK Home Office’s 2025 Immigration White Paper, dubbed the “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System,” is set to bring the most significant shake-up in a decade. For the Nigerian community—which has seen a massive surge in the UK on Skilled Worker 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 […]
Starting January 8, 2026, new UK immigration rules will require some migrants — including Nigerians applying for Skilled Worker, Scale-Up, and High Potential Individual (HPI) visas — to prove they can speak English at an A-Level standard (B2 level). This is part of the UK government’s wider plan to reduce immigration and ensure that newcomers […]
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the UK government to pause its new visa regulations, warning that the changes could lead to hundreds of Transport for London (TfL) workers — including many foreign nationals — losing their jobs. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) union said as many as 300 TfL employees may be […]
Looking to move to the UK or switch careers while you’re already here? There’s good news! The UK government has just released an updated Temporary Shortage List (TSL) — featuring 82 occupations across key sectors like construction, healthcare, defence, life sciences, tech, and the creative industries that now qualify for visa sponsorship. That means more […]
Big changes are coming to the UK’s immigration and settlement rules — and they may hit many Nigerians already in the UK or planning to move here. Below is what you should know and how you can prepare. 🔍 What’s Changing? The UK Government recently published a White Paper titled Restoring Control over the Immigration […]
Thinking about getting settled status in the UK? Big changes may be on the way. Here’s a clear breakdown of the proposed reforms to ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) and how they might affect you. What Is ILR? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent status in the UK. With it, you […]
If you’re thinking of using your own UK business to sponsor yourself (sometimes called “self-sponsorship”), the rules are tightening—and ignorance could be costly. Before you register a company or chase a licence, here’s what’s changed and what you must get right. What Is “Self-Sponsorship,” Really? Strictly speaking, there’s no standalone “self-sponsorship visa.” What people call […]
