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High Commissioner Tafida

Welcome to our new rebranded 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

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Culture and Tourism

Elephant

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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The High Commission

London Mission

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).

Nigerian Economy

Oil Pump

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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Breaking News!!

Opening Hours:   Mondays - Fridays
     (Except Nigerian and UK Public/Bank      Holidays)

 A)  OFFICIAL OPENING HOURS: 9.30am - 5.30pm

 B)  IMMIGRATION AND CONSULAR SECTIONS:
          i)   Submission of all Applications: 9.30 - 1.00pm
          ii)  Collection of Visas: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
          iii) Collection of Passports: 10.00am - 1.00pm

 C)   OTHER VISITS TO THE HIGH COMMISSION IS            STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENTS.

High Commission News

Nigerian Residents are advised to register online with the High Commission. Click here to register >>

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTIAN GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY 2014
High Commissioner decorates newly promoted military officers
Presentation of the newly-elected Executives of the Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom to the High Commissioner
Courtesy call on the High Commissioner His Excellency Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR by Obi of Owa. His Royal Majesty Dr. E.O. Efeizomor II (JP), OON, FIAMN, QIAMN, CDF, FIFN, on 23rd September, 2013.
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Nigeria News

Fate of Nigeria kidnap girls unclear
Nigeria complains about Mugabe calling it corrupt
Mugabe comment offends Nigeria
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Nigeria Bomb Blasts At Abuja Bus Station Leave Scores Dead
Nigeria becomes Africa's largest economy
Thursday preview: Diageo releases third quarter interims
Nigeria becomes Africa's biggest economy
Nigeria's social media lesson to the world
Kidnapped Nigeria girls taken to Islamist stronghold