The Nigeria High Commission London website

About The High Commission

It’s part of our effort to provide a more efficient and user friendly service to the public, as there are several 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, whether you are planning to visit Nigeria for pleasure or business or in need of any other forms of assistance from 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. Duties conducted by the Embassy include:

The Acting High Commissioner

Ambassador Mohammad Maidugu

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NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

The Nigerian Coat of arms
NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY

This is to inform the general public that the High Commission will be closed on Thursday, 1 May 2025, to observe the Workers Day in Nigeria and subsequently will be closed on Monday, 5 May 2025, to observe Early May bank holiday in England and Wales while normal Services will however, resume on Friday, 2 May 2025 and Tuesday, 06 May 2025 onward.

Please be advised that all applicants schedule for biometric appointments on the days the High Commission will be closed can come from Friday, 2 May 2025 and Tuesday, 06 May 2025 onward.

The Acting High Commissioner extends warm wishes to the Public for a joyful Holiday.

The Nigerian Coat of arms
NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

The Nigerian Coat of arms
NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

PUBLIC NOTICE

The attention of the High Commission of Nigeria in the United Kingdom has been drawn to false and misleading information currently circulating online regarding a purported recruitment exercise by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and involving the High Commission of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.

The High Commission wishes to categorically state that no such recruitment exercise is being conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, the High Commission has no involvement in any recruitment activity. Attached herewith is a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ease of reference.

Members of the public are strongly advised not to engage with or make any payments to individuals or groups claiming to offer job placements through this supposed exercise.