The UK has expanded its Global Talent visa scheme to include more than 100 research-intensive and innovative companies, according to reports from Nigeria. The expansion adds additional eligible organisations that can sponsor or support applications from experienced researchers, scientists and engineers. While the articles emphasize that the change is intended to make it easier for top talent to move to the UK, they also frame it as a broader update to the list of firms participating in the programme. One report states that the scheme now covers over 100 research-intensive businesses, while another says the number is 100+ companies and notes that a full list of eligible organisations is published for applicants to check. Both accounts describe the initiative as aimed at attracting high-skilled professionals from abroad to live and work in the UK through the Global Talent route. The reports do not indicate a change to eligibility criteria for individuals beyond the expansion of participating companies.