International
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32 NDDC Scholars Graduate with Distinction from UK University
No fewer than 32 postgraduate scholars sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have graduated with distinction from Coventry University in the United Kingdom, marking a major academic milestone for the…
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US Embassy to Nigerians: Visa Will Be Refused If You’re Coming to Give Birth
The United States has issued a warning to Nigerian nationals who intend to travel primarily to deliver babies on American soil in hopes of securing U.S. citizenship for their children. The U.S.…
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Plane Crash in Russia’s Far East Leaves 49 Feared Dead
A passenger aircraft carrying 49 people has crashed in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East, raising fears of mass casualties, officials confirmed on Thursday. The Antonov 24 plane, operated by Angara…
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Death Toll Rises to 27 in Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash
At least 27 people, including 25 schoolchildren, a teacher, and the pilot, have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet into a school compound in Dhaka…
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Two Nigerians shot dead by gunmen in South Africa
Two Nigerian men, known simply as Austin and Ayo, were killed in a targeted shooting carried out by unidentified assailants in Durban, South Africa. The tragic incident took place on the evening…
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Astronomer CEO Steps Down Following Viral Coldplay Concert Incident
Andy Byron, the Chief Executive Officer of New York-based tech firm Astronomer, has stepped down from his position after a video of him embracing a colleague at a Coldplay concert gained widespread…
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Visa Expiry Doesn’t Indicate Your Stay Duration – U.S. Embassy Reminds Nigerians
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued an important reminder to Nigerian travellers, clarifying that the expiration date on a U.S. visa is not the same as the date a visitor…
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Trump Implements Stricter Visa Penalties for Nigerians
The United States government has introduced new visa regulations that place stricter conditions on Nigerian applicants, warning that any violation of visa terms could result in removal from the country and a…
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U.S. Embassy Clarifies Reason for Shortened Visa Validity for Nigerians
The United States Mission in Nigeria has addressed public concerns over its recent decision to reduce the validity of nonimmigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens, stating that the move is unrelated to…
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Japa: Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants
In a fresh policy update that may impact thousands of Nigerians eyeing migration under the “Japa” wave, the Government of Canada has increased the minimum proof of funds required for immigrants applying…
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JUST IN: UAE Reinstates Strict Visa Conditions for Nigerians, Stops Issuing Transit Visas
The United Arab Emirates has placed fresh visa limitations on Nigerian citizens, revoking access to transit visas and tightening rules for tourist visa applicants. This change comes not long after the UAE…
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Trump Nominates Nigerian-American Adewale Sadik as U.S. Executive Director to AfDB
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Nigerian-American Ademola Adewale-Sadik to serve as the United States Executive Director at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The nomination has been forwarded to the U.S.…