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Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission London website. It's part of our effort to provide a more efficient and user friendly service to the public, as part of ongoing reforms in the High Commission. You will find a great deal of information to help you with your enquiries on the services we provide,

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whether you are planning to visit Nigeria for pleasure or business or in need of any other forms of assistance from the High Commission. We have also set up a means for Nigerian residents in the United Kingdom to register with us, in order to provide an interactive service between the High Commission and our fellow citizens. Thank you.

About The High Commissioner

The High Commission

The work of the Nigeria High Commission is to co-ordinate, promote and protect the national interests of Nigeria within the United Kingdom in ways that contribute to the enhancement of Nigeria's security and socio-economic prosperity.

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Duties conducted by the Embassy include:

Consular and Welfare matters, Immigration affairs, Legal and Education, Bilateral Political and Multilateral Relations, Trade and Economic Affairs as well as information dissemination. And all general enquiries to assist Nigerian residents in the UK and the general public.

Contact Details

  • 9 Northumberland Avenue
  • London
  • WC2N 5BX
  • Tel: (+44) 020 7839 1244
  • Fax: (+44) 020 7839 8746

Offices of The Embassy:

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm (Except Nigerian and UK Bank Holidays).

Culture and Tourism

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In Nigeria, culture is manifested in art, dance, language, literature, folklore, mores, music, governance, and even the environment. According to archaeological findings, Nigeria's artifacts depicting the early life of the people date back to 2000 years.

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Nigerian Economy

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Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation. Oil accounts for about 25 percent of GDP, over 90 percent of exports, and over 80 percent of government revenue despite violence in the Delta region that disrupts production.

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High Commission News!!

GUIDELINES FOR DEPARTURE FROM UK AND ARRIVAL IN NIGERIA WITH UPDATE ON LOCKDOWN IN THE UK

PUBLIC NOTICE

   This is to notify that effective Tuesday, 22nd December, 2020, all Immigration and Consular Services at Nigeria High Commission, London will be suspended to the general public until further notice.

   This proactive measure is to protect and limit exposure of both applicants and staff of the Mission to the COVID-19 outbreak which is in line with the new Health advisory(Tier 4) issued by the UK Government.

   However, in case of emergencies, please contact the following:

Immigration Section
Line 1: +44 7947823326
Line 2: +44 7496504970
Email: immigrationattache@nigeriahc.org.uk
           

Consular Services
Line 4: +44 7930442416
Email: welfareeducation@nigeriahc.org.uk

Chancery
Line 5: +44 7495061754
Email: Chancery@nigeriahc.org.uk

   All applicants are urged not to use the App (myVisit) for their appointment as its no longer valid for appointment booking.

The High Commission regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you and stay safe.

THE NEW PROVISIONAL QUARANTINE PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELERS ARRIVING IN NIGERIA FROM ANY COUNTRY

   The Nigeria High Commission wishes to bring to the attention of the general public that the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has issued the following REVISED QUARANTINE PROTOCOL for persons arriving Nigeria from United Kingdom.Read More...