UK maintains 99% duty-free access for Nigerian exporters

The United Kingdom has reiterated that 99% of Nigerian exports will continue to enjoy duty-free access under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) aims to promote trade with developing nations, supporting their economic development. It simplifies trading rules, removes certain conditions, and cuts tariffs for 65 eligible countries, including…

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UK economy grows above forecasts, but tariffs threaten progress

Britain’s economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, covering the period before business tax hikes and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs blitz took effect. The UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.7% between January and March, according to a statement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This…

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British High Commission to Collaborate with Nigeria on New Immigration Policies

The British High Commission has announced plans to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria on the rollout of new immigration rules outlined in a recently published UK government white paper. The white paper, released on Monday, proposes significant changes to UK immigration policy. These include phasing out the social care work visa, extending settlement…

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UK ends overseas social care recruitment in major immigration shake-up

The UK government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its immigration policy, banning new international recruitment for social care roles and significantly restricting what it terms “low-skilled migration.” The reforms, laid out in an 82-page Immigration White Paper titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System,” mark one of the most extensive immigration policy shifts in…

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Nigerian Pastor Faces Deportation Threat After Losing Legal Fight Over Alleged Fraud in the UK

A Nigerian pastor whose church was shut down over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights, a report by a UK news medium An immigration tribunal has ruled that the pastor should be deported back to his native Nigeria after investigations, including by…

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