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Please see The British High Commission in Nigeria's Statement on the Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections of 18 March 2023.
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14.7k 🇳🇬 applications for #Chevening 🤯 Huge congratulations to everyone who made it through to interview in such fierce competition 🙌 and well done to the @UKinNigeria team who facilitated the process! Looking forward to seeing who was #chosenforchevening
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Can you believe we received a whopping 70,930 applications for #Chevening in 2022!? 🤯
Wondering which countries we received the most applications from? Curious what the most popular subject areas were? Watch below 👇
We can't wait to see who has been #ChosenForChevening 💙
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Can you believe we received a whopping 70,930 applications for #Chevening in 2022!? 🤯
Wondering which countries we received the most applications from? Curious what the most popular subject areas were? Watch below 👇
We can't wait to see who has been #ChosenForChevening 💙
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
Wonderful to visit @ladol_freezone today and with the help of 🇬🇧 #UK company savo.earth/ and #ManufacturingAfrica #UKAid hear how they plan to transition and diversify towards non oil and gas investment and create jobs and growth in #Lagos and #Nigeria @UKinNigeria
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
What an amazing turnout of talent at the @BritishCouncil @ngBritish @ngBritishArts #CreativeEconomy showcase today in #Lagos with parallel events throughout #Nigeria 🇳🇬 all testament to the work of the 🇬🇧 #UK #BritishCouncilArtShowcase and its impact @UKinNigeria
Have you registered for THE FINALE yet?🤩
Join us today, Sunday, 26 March 2023, for the last Creative Economy Support Programme (Showcase) at any of our offices below.
Register now and get ready to be amazed - this is one event you won't want to miss!
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INTERVIEW: What Worries #UK Investors About #Nigeria - Country Director For DBT @ChimChalemera – The Whistler Newspaper
@biztradegovuk thewhistler.ng/interview-wha…
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@ukniaf signs MoU/MAF with Nasarawa state.
#SustainableDevelopment #PPP
More details @ bit.ly/3LHHHhE
@NasarawaInvest @AbdullahiASule @Ibrahimaa_ @Onyia1 @NasarawaGovt @GovNasarawa @UKinNigeria @benllewellynjo1
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
Really pleased to read that the 🇬🇧 is helping support the amazing biodiversity in 🇳🇬 and 🇨🇲 @UKinNigeria @UKinCameroon
This week, we organized a capacity-building workshop for the @CustomsNG Cross River State field personnel as part of our project on ‘Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in the Nigeria-Cameroon Green Corridor,’ with support from @UKBCFs. #WildlifeConservation #StopWildlifeTrade
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
Thanks for having me on the show this morning @SheriffQuadry - Tough questions with a friendly smile - always a pleasure to be with you and @NigeriainfoFM
Deputy High Commissioner @benllewellynjo1 is now live on @NigeriainfoFM with @SheriffQuadry.
You can listen from anywhere.
📻nigeriainfo.fm/lagos/player/
#NGElections2023
#MorningCrossfire
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🇬🇧 @ukngtechhub and Google for Startups have collaborated to award $3 million in Google Cloud credits to women founders in #Nigeria.
The joint effort will help promote #digitalinclusion and jointly support technology businesses run by women founders.
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#HerVentureJourney
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To commemorate #IWD23, both organisations co-hosted an event today, bringing together women founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
The event aims to help women founders understand the technology funding landscape and position them to secure funding for startups.
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
#FounderPanel
"When seeking investment opportunities, it is important to remain mindful of potential biases held by investors. It is advisable to present oneself in the most favorable light possible and to convey an image of professionalism and intelligence."- @ifyhopee
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
#FounderPanel
"It is essential to conduct a comprehensive due diligence process when seeking investors for your business to ensure alignment and compatibility with your objectives and values."-@dammyoloke
#DigitALL #InternationalWomensHistoryMonth #HerVentureJourney
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
#FounderPanel
"As a founder, focus on traction. Investors want to see how you can turn your ideas and their investments into gold."-@ife_adeyemi
#DigitALL #InternationalWomensHistoryMonth #HerVentureJourney #UKNGTechHubxGoogleforStartups #DigitalInclusion
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub & Google for Startups, Africa is currently hosting a hybrid event for female founders.
Join the ongoing conversation using this link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/8425061465…
#DigitALL #InternationalWomensHistoryMonth #HerVentureJourney #UKNGTechHubxGoogleforStartups
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
Today we're launching our International Tech Strategy.
Alongside @FCDOGovUK, we will forge links with allies to:
🌐 positively shape the future of tech
🌐 drive innovation & UK tech leadership
🌐 boost our security
🌐 create growth & jobs
gov.uk/government/news/plans…
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UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 retweeted
Our new International Technology Strategy brings the UK closer to gaining tech superpower status by 2030.
Whether at home or abroad, the UK will stand up to authoritarian regimes who use tech to try and undermine our freedom.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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🇬🇧 @ukhomeoffice delivering a 2-week maritime patrol course run by @HantspolMarine for @ndlea_nigeria officers.
Both our countries are working together to counter shared threats in Serious and Organised Crime including drug and human trafficking. 🇬🇧🇳🇬
#GoFarGoTogether nitter.1d4.us/i/web/status/163…
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Deputy High Commissioner @benllewellynjo1 is now live on @NigeriainfoFM with @SheriffQuadry.
You can listen from anywhere.
📻nigeriainfo.fm/lagos/player/
#NGElections2023
#MorningCrossfire
Tune into @NigeriainfoFM at 08h00 WAT tomorrow to listen to @benllewellynjo1 discuss with @SheriffQuadry, the outcomes of #NGElections2023 and the UK's commitment to work with #Nigeria to strengthen the ties between our countries, including by supporting democratic development.
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Tune into @NigeriainfoFM at 08h00 WAT tomorrow to listen to @benllewellynjo1 discuss with @SheriffQuadry, the outcomes of #NGElections2023 and the UK's commitment to work with #Nigeria to strengthen the ties between our countries, including by supporting democratic development.
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