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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

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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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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

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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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Breaking News!!
  • PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VISA APPLICANTS: SUBMISSION OF VISA APPLICATION HAS MOVED TO FLEET STREET, LONDON
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  • For the Attention of the General Public
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  • 2013 Joint Administration and Matriculation Examination Board (JAMB) postponed examination to Saturday June 1, 2013
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  • BRIEFING BY THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF NIGERIA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM DR. DALHATU SARKI TAFIDA, OFR, CFR, TO MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR AFRICA (BCA) AT THE BANKING HALL, NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, LONDON, APRIL 16, 2013
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  • Presentation to the High Commissioner, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR,CFR, the 2012,2013 Africa Cup of Nations UK
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  • LAUNCH OF NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION COMMISSIONAIRE
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  • The High Commissioner, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR, Launches INVEST IN NIGERIA MAGAZINE
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  • The Kano State Governor pays a courtesy call on the High Commissioner
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  • Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation Gala Dinner
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  • Presentation to the High Commissioner, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR of a book titled Lagos, A Cultural and Historical Companion by its Author, Kaye Whiteman on January 31, 2013
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  • Courtesy call on the High Commissioner, His Excellency, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR by Senior State and Local Government officials from Adamawa State on 30 January, 2013. Click here for pictures
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  • THIS DAY PRESS RELEASE: Nigeria House in London: From Structural Decay to Opulence
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  • Vice President, Architect Namadi Sambo, GCON, visit to London to attend 13th Meeting of the Honorary International Investors Council, November 28 to December 2, 2012
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  • PRESS RELEASE: Briefing on Developments In Political Economy of Nigeria by His Excellency, Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR, High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom to the Business Council on Africa (West and Southern)
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  • List of The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria as at May 29, 2011
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  • List of Lost and Found E-Passport
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  • Online Visa Processing
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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.

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