The British High Commission to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has confirmed that about 430,000 visa applications by Nigerians were approved in 2024.
The development was disclosed in a press statement by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
The UK asks Nigerians to third parties in visa applications
Montgomery stated this during a meeting with the Chairperson and CEO of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, advising Nigerian visa applicants to apply directly and avoid third parties.
Montgomery said:
“Approximately 430,000 Nigerian visa applications have been successfully processed in 2024.’’
The UK envoy in Nigeria reassured Nigerians of their safety amid the ongoing unrest, stating that the government is home to diverse people from different countries.
According to reports, Montgomery stated that 60 special courts have been established to address the criminal activities.
He said that about 400 persons have been arrested in connection with the violence as the government seeks justice against those inciting violence via hatred and disinformation online.
UK releases names of Companies eligible to sponsor work visa
Legit.ng previously reported that the United Kingdom has updated its list of companies permitted to sponsor skilled immigrants through the temporary worker immigration route.
According to checks by Legit.ng, the latest list, updated on Friday, May 24, 2024, now includes 113,919 approved companies.
This indicates that 14,063 companies have now been added to the approved list when compared to the 99,856 approved at the start of 2024.
