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 Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 11:14am On Mar 18 |
just2endowed:
Re-read what you just wrote and read it again. To the UK government is seen as an investment, and of course with interest Another bunch of words with no meaning. Do they train you guys to make such posts? |
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| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 10:41am On Mar 18 |
nightsaint:
As bombs explode in Bornu state, the president jets out to the UK! This is the hight of lack of empathy. Total nonsense. The business of governance must go on whether terrorists like it or not. |
| Celebrities › Re: Wale Adenuga Speaks On Papa Ajasco Controversy by naptu2: 10:37am On Mar 18 |
richiemcgold:
I agree that Papa Ajasco is a copyrighted name which he can't use personally. But I disagree with the part of the agreement where he must seek official approval from WAP before accepting advert jobs. That's not a good agreement.
Modified:
Those quoting me don't understand my point. My opinion is based on what I would've done if I were in his shoes. I don't have to use the name for advert jobs, I will only maintain the same appearance of Papa Ajasco in every adverts I do. It is the name that is copyrighted, not my appearance. He only needed permission from WAP for adverts if he was using the Papa Ajasco character because the character belongs to Wale Adenuga. |
| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 10:34am On Mar 18 |
Kimo21:
nne fem abeg. a country is not run by image laundring and propaganda. speaking all these big english will not change the reality of the calamity that this govt is. grow up and acquire sense. its free. You've just posted a bunch of words without saying anything at all. |
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| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 10:05am On Mar 18 |
🤣 But it wasn't the Nigerian Government that released the statement. The statement was released by the UK Government. Read , don't just react. just2endowed:
THE Nigerian government is lying. Tinubu actually went to UK to beg for loans and the UK government have given Nigerian Govt the said loans. Detail will be made available about the loans soon. Of course with interest |
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| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 9:07am On Mar 18 |
This was one of the most enjoyable types of arguments when I still argued on Nairaland.
Back in 2011 and 2012 I faced a lot of people that told me that the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge was a scam, that nothing was being built and that it was just a means to steal money.
The thing was that I could see this bridge near my house, I drove past the worksite often and I could see it from Olateju Crescent. In fact, because of these people I went to observe the Alexander Avenue end of the bridge and I took photos from Olateju Crescent and posted them on Nairaland.
Here's the thing, how st upid must you be to claim that something that everybody can see is being done is not being done? Won't you look like a fo ol and liar when it is completed and everybody is using it??
They said the same thing about the Lagos-Ibadan railway, someone even told me thathe drove down the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and didn't see any work and that the railway is a scam. I had to remind him that the rail line was near the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
It was the same for the Lagos Blue Line, the same for the Second Niger Bridge (you won't believe the number of people that told me that no work was going on), etc. 
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| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 8:39am On Mar 18 |
Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment
Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.
From: Department for Business and Trade, The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and The Rt Hon David Lammy MPPublished17 March 2026
⚫️ Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations.
⚫️ Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch.
⚫️ Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week.
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across the UK as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain.
The move will see millions invested into the UK economy and reinforces the UK’s position as a leading global business hub, backed by world‑class talent, strong access to capital, and a stable regulatory environment - while showcasing Nigeria’s expanding role as a key source of innovation and investment into the UK.
It comes as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, are set to commence an historic State Visit on Wednesday, strengthening the UK’s position as a global hub for African business.
Thanks to the UK’s Trade and Industrial Strategies – combined with commitments made through the UK–Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) – the government is attracting investment into key growth sectors including financial services, technology, education and advanced manufacturing.
The Deputy Prime Minister held an ETIP reception yesterday at Kensington Palace, bringing together 180 senior representatives from government and industry to celebrate the breadth, depth, and continued growth of our trade relationship across priority sectors including financial services, education, creative industries, infrastructure and technology. Florence Eshalomi, UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, also addressed the group.
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said:
"The UK and Nigeria share a belief in the power of enterprise, innovation and education to transform lives, and today’s commitments show exactly that.
With Nigerian firms creating jobs across the UK and British businesses expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing markets, our partnership is strengthening both economies and delivering real benefits for people in both countries". Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said:
"The UK and Nigeria’s Strategic Partnership is bringing momentum and opportunity to innovators in both our countries. We are reducing barriers, creating jobs and opening new pathways for growth.
Growth is the core mission of this government and it underpins our relationship with Nigeria. I am deeply proud that the cultural and commercial bonds between our nations are thriving and that both our businesses and people are feeling the benefits of that". Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, opens its Manchester branch today [Tuesday 17 March] with the capacity to create up to 30 new direct jobs in a boost for the North West economy. The bank is also exploring a 2027 London Stock Exchange listing to deepen its UK market presence and unlock long-term funding for UK–Africa growth.
Fidbank plans to double its 62‑person workforce in 2026 and add new capital, while the Fidelity Group makes London its global hub. FCMB has also selected the UK as the first international destination for its digital cross border payments platform, boosting trade and investment flows between Africa and the rest of the world. Seven Nigerian banks now operate in the UK, supporting at least 1,000 jobs in total.
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank PLC said:
The United Kingdom remains a key global financial centre. The opening of Zenith Bank, Manchester, therefore, marks another important milestone in our international expansion strategy, enabling us to deepen relationships with our customers, support trade and investments, and connect businesses between Africa and the UK more effectively. Nigerian fintech investment is also accelerating rapidly:
⚫️ LemFi will invest £100 million over the next five years as it designates London its global headquarters.
⚫️ Moniepoint plans to grow its London based team to 100 employees in 2026, building the infrastructure that supports millions of African users worldwide.
⚫️ Kuda Bank is strengthening its UK headquarters as the base for global expansion and plans to double its UK footprint in 2026.
The UK’s reputation as a global creative capital also continues to deepen ties through:
⚫️ EbonyLife, one of Nigeria’s leading creative industry brands, will launch EbonyLife Place London, creating up to 40 new jobs and strengthening the UK’s role as a home for African storytelling and creative talent.
⚫️ The SCALE Creative Entrepreneur Award Programme, developed by the British Council and supported by DBT, will support young Nigerian and UK creative entrepreneurs to grow internationally and build lasting ties to benefit both the UK and Nigerian creative economies.
⚫️ The UK Advertising Exports Group will announce a strategic partnership with the Nigerian advertising sector. This will include a UK-Nigeria Advertising Summit taking place later this year and a talent exchange scheme which will deepen bilateral engagement.
⚫️ The British Council and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria, will deliver the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028, involving a range of innovative initiatives and events designed by UK and Nigeria creative organisations.
⚫️ A Creative Industries Roundtable at Lancaster House will bring together alumni, Chevening scholars and creative leaders from both countries.
The following British businesses are also set to benefit thanks to:
⚫️ Twining’s Ovaltine launching a £24 million manufacturing facility in Lagos, its first in Africa, creating over 100 direct jobs and boosting the company’s exports across West Africa.
⚫️ British fintech Wise will receive approval for its first Nigerian licence, enabling it to expand in a remittances market valued at up to £39.9 million.
⚫️ The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed an agreement with Asset Green Ltd to explore a largescale integrated dairy project that will strengthen Nigeria’s dairy value chain, reduce reliance on imports and improve nutrition.
Leading UK universities are also expanding into Nigeria, helping train the next generation of Nigerian and British scientists, technologists and innovators. Nigeria is a key education partner and a priority country for the UK’s International Education Strategy.
⚫️ The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos have signed a new agreement to deliver programmes in Applied AI, Digital Communications and Global Surgery.
⚫️ The LSE has launched a new Data Science partnership with Nile University of Nigeria alongside the University of the West of England opening a dedicated office in Lagos.
⚫️ Wellington College International Lagos will open in 2027, offering places for 1,500 students - becoming one of West Africa’s flagship British curriculum schools.
⚫️ EStars, a UK‑owned educational esports and technology company, will partner with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to deliver esports‑based digital learning programmes to around three million students.
Notes to Editors:
⚫️ With bilateral trade now at an all-time high of £8.1 billion a year, the UK and Nigeria are showing how countries grow faster when they grow together. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-uk-jobs-as-nigerian-companies-confirm-millions-in-investment
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| Politics › Re: New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 8:38am On Mar 18 |
BusinessDayNG @BusinessDayNG The United Kingdom has agreed to invest £746 million to upgrade Nigeria’s Apapa and Tincan Island ports, Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy, said on Tuesday.
The financing agreement will be formally signed on March 18 and 19 at Windsor Castle, where President Bola Tinubu will be hosted by King Charles III https://x.com/i/status/2033920473000456493
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| Politics › New Investments And Jobs To Be Created As President Tinubu Visits The UK by naptu2(op): 8:37am On Mar 18 |
Apapa Port, Zenith Bank, Ebony Life, Monie Point, Ovaltine and other investment announcements as President Tinubu visits the UK President Bola Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK and as with all such state visits, the military parades and pomp and circumstance will take center stage. However, the visit is not only about ceremonies. Major new investment will flow between Nigeria and the UK. The UK will invest £746 million in expanding and upgrading the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, Twinings Ovaltine will open a £24 million factory in Lagos and many other such investments will be announced or signed during the visit. Nigerian companies like Zenith Bank, Moniepoint and Ebony Life are also investing in the UK. This thread is about the business side of the visit. Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment
Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.
From: Department for Business and Trade, The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and The Rt Hon David Lammy MPPublished17 March 2026
⚫️ Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations.
⚫️ Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch.
⚫️ Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week.
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across the UK as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain.
The move will see millions invested into the UK economy and reinforces the UK’s position as a leading global business hub, backed by world‑class talent, strong access to capital, and a stable regulatory environment - while showcasing Nigeria’s expanding role as a key source of innovation and investment into the UK.
It comes as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, are set to commence an historic State Visit on Wednesday, strengthening the UK’s position as a global hub for African business.
Thanks to the UK’s Trade and Industrial Strategies – combined with commitments made through the UK–Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) – the government is attracting investment into key growth sectors including financial services, technology, education and advanced manufacturing.
The Deputy Prime Minister held an ETIP reception yesterday at Kensington Palace, bringing together 180 senior representatives from government and industry to celebrate the breadth, depth, and continued growth of our trade relationship across priority sectors including financial services, education, creative industries, infrastructure and technology. Florence Eshalomi, UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, also addressed the group.
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said:
"The UK and Nigeria share a belief in the power of enterprise, innovation and education to transform lives, and today’s commitments show exactly that.
With Nigerian firms creating jobs across the UK and British businesses expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing markets, our partnership is strengthening both economies and delivering real benefits for people in both countries". Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said:
"The UK and Nigeria’s Strategic Partnership is bringing momentum and opportunity to innovators in both our countries. We are reducing barriers, creating jobs and opening new pathways for growth.
Growth is the core mission of this government and it underpins our relationship with Nigeria. I am deeply proud that the cultural and commercial bonds between our nations are thriving and that both our businesses and people are feeling the benefits of that". Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, opens its Manchester branch today [Tuesday 17 March] with the capacity to create up to 30 new direct jobs in a boost for the North West economy. The bank is also exploring a 2027 London Stock Exchange listing to deepen its UK market presence and unlock long-term funding for UK–Africa growth.
Fidbank plans to double its 62‑person workforce in 2026 and add new capital, while the Fidelity Group makes London its global hub. FCMB has also selected the UK as the first international destination for its digital cross border payments platform, boosting trade and investment flows between Africa and the rest of the world. Seven Nigerian banks now operate in the UK, supporting at least 1,000 jobs in total.
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank PLC said:
The United Kingdom remains a key global financial centre. The opening of Zenith Bank, Manchester, therefore, marks another important milestone in our international expansion strategy, enabling us to deepen relationships with our customers, support trade and investments, and connect businesses between Africa and the UK more effectively. Nigerian fintech investment is also accelerating rapidly:
⚫️ LemFi will invest £100 million over the next five years as it designates London its global headquarters.
⚫️ Moniepoint plans to grow its London based team to 100 employees in 2026, building the infrastructure that supports millions of African users worldwide.
⚫️ Kuda Bank is strengthening its UK headquarters as the base for global expansion and plans to double its UK footprint in 2026.
The UK’s reputation as a global creative capital also continues to deepen ties through:
⚫️ EbonyLife, one of Nigeria’s leading creative industry brands, will launch EbonyLife Place London, creating up to 40 new jobs and strengthening the UK’s role as a home for African storytelling and creative talent.
⚫️ The SCALE Creative Entrepreneur Award Programme, developed by the British Council and supported by DBT, will support young Nigerian and UK creative entrepreneurs to grow internationally and build lasting ties to benefit both the UK and Nigerian creative economies.
⚫️ The UK Advertising Exports Group will announce a strategic partnership with the Nigerian advertising sector. This will include a UK-Nigeria Advertising Summit taking place later this year and a talent exchange scheme which will deepen bilateral engagement.
⚫️ The British Council and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria, will deliver the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028, involving a range of innovative initiatives and events designed by UK and Nigeria creative organisations.
⚫️ A Creative Industries Roundtable at Lancaster House will bring together alumni, Chevening scholars and creative leaders from both countries.
The following British businesses are also set to benefit thanks to:
⚫️ Twining’s Ovaltine launching a £24 million manufacturing facility in Lagos, its first in Africa, creating over 100 direct jobs and boosting the company’s exports across West Africa.
⚫️ British fintech Wise will receive approval for its first Nigerian licence, enabling it to expand in a remittances market valued at up to £39.9 million.
⚫️ The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed an agreement with Asset Green Ltd to explore a largescale integrated dairy project that will strengthen Nigeria’s dairy value chain, reduce reliance on imports and improve nutrition.
Leading UK universities are also expanding into Nigeria, helping train the next generation of Nigerian and British scientists, technologists and innovators. Nigeria is a key education partner and a priority country for the UK’s International Education Strategy.
⚫️ The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos have signed a new agreement to deliver programmes in Applied AI, Digital Communications and Global Surgery.
⚫️ The LSE has launched a new Data Science partnership with Nile University of Nigeria alongside the University of the West of England opening a dedicated office in Lagos.
⚫️ Wellington College International Lagos will open in 2027, offering places for 1,500 students - becoming one of West Africa’s flagship British curriculum schools.
⚫️ EStars, a UK‑owned educational esports and technology company, will partner with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to deliver esports‑based digital learning programmes to around three million students.
Notes to Editors:
⚫️ With bilateral trade now at an all-time high of £8.1 billion a year, the UK and Nigeria are showing how countries grow faster when they grow together. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-uk-jobs-as-nigerian-companies-confirm-millions-in-investment 
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| Politics › Re: I Thought Obidients Are The Fascists. Who Are Those Blocking People Now? by naptu2: 8:29am On Mar 18 |
🤣 I've been told that someone said that I said that I only had issues with him after the block feature was implemented.
People of God, when was the US elections and when was the block feature implemented?
So they are not only cry babies, they are also liars? This is a revelation. |
| Politics › Re: I Thought Obidients Are The Fascists. Who Are Those Blocking People Now? by naptu2: 7:46am On Mar 18 |
🤣 Are people still crying because they were blocked?
Nairaland is a funny place. |
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| Celebrities › Re: Wale Adenuga Speaks On Papa Ajasco Controversy by naptu2: 1:19am On Mar 18 |
I didn't even bother to read the previous story because I knew the background. All of these characters came from Ikebe Super, which was a magazine that Wale Adenuga published in the 1970s. They existed before the actors started acting in the roles. A movie was made in the 1980s and then the TV series began in the late 1990s. Remember that Wale Adenuga sacked Abiodun Ayoyinka in the 2000s because he and some of the other cast members went to put on a Papa Ajasco show in Port-Harcourt without permission from Wale Adenuga. Femi Ogunrombi took over the role for a while. Basically Wale Adenuga created the character long before these actors began playing the part and he is the copyright holder. Ishilove:
The dangers of a one sided narrative.
The law is not emotional. You cannot use a trademarked name for your personal ventures without seeking the owners permission. WA said he has been given a car before, and has used other vehicles afterwards. What happened to them? How did he utilise his popularity? Did he hire talent agents to manage him? He is a talented actor. Did he try to get gigs outside the Papa Ajasco image If he did and didn't succeed then it is not Wale Adenuga's fault that he was typecast in the industry. Did he try other ventures?
I wasn't moved when his story started trending because I sensed there was more to what he was claiming. He didn't manage his success well and he has only himself to blame for it. |
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| Politics › Re: President Tinubu Arrives The UK by naptu2(op): 10:20pm On Mar 17 |
You need to keep quiet. You are in no position to tell me what to do. Nairaland's rule 1 exists for a reason. Please post all threads in the right section, and don't derail threads by posting off topic.ottersberger:
You need to keep quiet, bro. You are in no position to dictate how people express their frustration about what this incompetent president has done to Nigeria. If you're one of those people who think, 'It benefits me and my family', then good for you, but not everyone has sold their dignity for material gain. Respect that. |
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| Politics › Re: Nigerian Leaders' State Visits To The UK by naptu2(op): 9:25pm On Mar 17 |
Jakpon:
Please Sir what is the difference between Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Some royal residencesBuckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the official residence if the monarch (king or queen) of the United Kingdom. It is in Central London. Windsor CastleWindsor Castle is another official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is in the town of Windsor, not far from London. Balmoral CastleBlamoral Castle is a private residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is in Scotland. Sandringham HouseSandringham House is a private residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is in the village of Sandringham. There are other royal residences in which other members of the Royal Family live. These include St James' Palace and Clarence House. |
| Politics › Re: President Tinubu Arrives The UK by naptu2(op): 9:02pm On Mar 17 |
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