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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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NEW PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH THE BACKLOG OF PASSPORT APPLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

   This is to notify the general public that the High Commission resumed all Immigration and Consular Services since Tuesday, 13th April, 2021, which were suspended due to the COVID-19 national lockdown. In this regard, the Immigration Section will commence biometrics capturing from 9.00 am – 2.00 pm from Mondays to Fridays.

2. Furthermore, the High Commission wishes to inform that there is currently a backlog of over 18,000 (Eighteen Thousand) passport applications yet to be processed due to the various COVID-19 national lockdowns. Therefore, the Mission is appealing for patience, understanding and cooperation from all applicants.Read More...