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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
British High Commission Plot 1137 Diplomatic Drive Central Business District Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 (9) 4623100
Working hours: Close now
United Kingdom High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria
British Deputy High Commission Lagos 11 Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: + 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Nigerian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 day, 23 hours |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 1 day |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 2 weeks |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Nigeria?
The British representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Women's Day (NG) Sun, Mar 08, 2026 (2 days, 5 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Nigeria
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
18:05PMThursday, March 05, 2026
London, United Kingdom
17:05PMThursday, March 05, 2026