8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (257+ words) The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed three agreements covering migration, border security, and trade during the State Visit of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in an emailed statement sent to Nairametrics by the UK High Commission on Friday....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (348+ words) Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced that the UK government will stop issuing study visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan starting this month. The Home Office said the move is aimed at curbing widespread visa abuse, noting…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (338+ words) Nigeria ranked fourth among non-EU+ nationalities sending migrants to the United Kingdom in the year ending June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data highlights continued shifts in UK migration patterns, driven by fewer arrivals for work…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (479+ words) Net migration to the United Kingdom dropped sharply to 204,000 in the year ending June 2025, marking one of the steepest declines in recent years and signaling a significant shift in the country's migration patterns. According to new figures released by the…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (401+ words) The UK is set for sweeping changes to how migrants earn permanent residency, introducing a new "Earned Settlement" system that doubles the standard timeline for Indefinite Leave to Remain from 5 to 10 years. The update was released by the Home Office…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) The British government has released a list of 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary work visas under its new Temporary Shortage List (TSL) scheme. The development, published in the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 Report (October 2025), follows recommendations by the Migration Advisory…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) The British government has released a list of 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary work visas under its new Temporary Shortage List (TSL) scheme. The development, published in the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 Report (October 2025), follows recommendations by the Migration Advisory…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (432+ words) The UK government is set to roll out a compulsory digital identification system for all adults as part of efforts to curb illegal immigration and reduce irregular Channel crossings. Unlike the existing system, the new ID would be verified against…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (389+ words) The United Kingdom has expanded its Skilled Worker visa route to include over 70 mid-level occupations, including fashion designers and technicians, with salaries starting from "29,000. The updated list offers a faster, more accessible pathway for foreign professionals as the UK moves…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (352+ words) The UK has officially replaced physical visa stickers with eVisas for non-European skilled workers and students, starting June 15, 2025. This shift is part of efforts to digitise the immigration system and simplify visa processing. According to TravelBiz, the new system allows…...