The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century. The royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars, including the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874. They were returned on Tuesday by the British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The 150-year-old, mostly golden royal regalia, will be on loan for an initial three years […]
A UK man who migrated to Australia to become a police officer has died after falling during a celebration to mark his engagement. Liam Trimmer, 29, cut a carotid artery in his neck in the accident at his home in Western Australia (WA) on Sunday. Although loved ones tried to revive him, Mr Trimmer died shortly before paramedics arrived, authorities said. Colleagues said the senior constable was an "extraordinary officer" […]
The Federal Government is to collaborate with the United Kingdom on student exchange Programme. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan made this known when she received the Mayor of London Borough of Southwark, Michael Situ, and his team in her office in Abuja. Received by her representative, the Permanent Secretary, Career Managementhet Office (CMO), in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of […]
The UK fell into recession during the final three months of last year, official figures show, after the economy shrank by more than expected. Gross domestic product - a key measure of economic activity - dropped by 0.3%. It follows a fall between July and September. The UK is considered to be in recession if GDP falls for two successive three-month periods. It raises questions over whether Rishi Sunak has […]
The UK has signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) with Nigeria to boost trade and investment between the two countries and unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses. Secretary of State Kemi Badenoch signed the ETIP alongside her Nigerian counterpart Nigerian Trade Minister Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite today in Abuja. The Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) is the first the UK has signed with an African country and […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has "advised the UK against further tax cuts", as it launched its latest assessment of the world economy. It said preserving public services and investment implied higher spending than was reflected in the government's current plans. The IMF suggested the Treasury's pencilled-in spending cuts from this year were unrealistic. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said tax cuts could be a big help in boosting growth. Mr Hunt […]
Britain is ready to bring forward the moment when it formally recognises a Palestinian state, the foreign secretary has suggested. Lord Cameron said Palestinians had to be given a political horizon to encourage peace in the Middle East. He is beginning his fourth visit to the region since being appointed foreign secretary in November. The UK has a responsibility to set out what a Palestinian state would look like, he […]
The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The Pentagon said Monday's strikes hit eight targets, including an underground storage site and Houthi missile and surveillance capability. The Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting ships they say are linked to Israel and the West that travel through the important Red Sea trade route. The US and UK said they were trying […]
Ms Cynthia Rowe has been appointed as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. She takes over from Christopher Pycroft who recently concluded four years as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. Cynthia Rowe is an experienced development diplomat and practitioner who has worked in different parts of the world including Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone. Before becoming the Development Director for the British High […]
