Labour Shortage: Denmark Announces Visas For Welders, Bricklayers, Mechanics, Teachers, Others

  Denmark has updated its positive list to woo foreign skilled workers as it tries to address its labour shortfall. The positive list refers to professions experiencing a shortage of skilled or highly qualified professionals in Denmark. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) updates the list twice a year based on the ongoing labour market monitoring — January 1 and July 1. The list covers jobs for persons with a higher education and skilled workers. According to the updated list, 72 job titles have been reserved for people with higher education while skilled workers have 38 slots.

Japan Airlines Aircraft Catches Fire After Collision With Coast Guard Plane

Following a potential collision with a Coast Guard aircraft, a Japanese Airlines plane with at least 367 people still on board was on fire on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday. Flames could be seen coming from the aircraft’s windows in live footage on national channel NHK. According to a Japan Airlines representative, the aircraft took off from Hokkaido’s Shin-Chitose Airport. As per preliminary accounts, every passenger has been removed from the aircraft.

Over 1,000 Nigerians stranded in UK over fake employment – IOM

The United Nations Migration Agency, International Organization for Migration (IOM), has advised potential migrants to be cautious of a syndicate that specializes in offering fake employment letters to Nigerians seeking to work in the United Kingdom, UK. Urging them to seek out proper information before embarking on any migration, the IOM disclosed that over 260,000 Nigerians had approached it in 2023, seeking guidance on how to migrate through regular or approved routes and also undergoing pre-departure medical health assessments. It said no fewer than a thousand Nigerians are currently stranded in the UK, having gotten visas based on the fake

After Rwanda, Another African Country Scraps Visas for Nigerians, Other Visitors

    Kenyan President William Ruto has said visitors worldwide will no longer require a visa to visit the country starting January 2024. The president said his government developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors receive an electronic travel authorization in advance instead of applying for visas. "It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya." The president has consistently campaigned for free visa travel within the African continent. At a conference in DR Congo in October 2023, he revealed

Canada Raises Cost-Of-Living Visa Requirement for International Students

    Canada is raising the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants as of January 1, 2024, to be adjusted every year to ensure international students live better lives in Canada. The new adjustment which is starting January 1, 2024, means that a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635 in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This new cost-of-living requirement of $20,635 is twice the previous amount of $10,000 that has been in place for the past 23 years.   The Canadian immigration body also revealed that current international students already in Canada,

Why Max Air Plane Should Be Checkmated From Flying — Passengers

Passengers are currently stranded at the Maiduguri International Airport, Borno State, after a Max Air aircraft developed a “technical fault” and could not take off to Abuja. SaharaReporters learnt on Saturday from one of the passengers that the same aircraft developed fault on Friday but still flew to Abuja around 2pm. The passengers feared that the aircraft was not fit enough to be flying after developing one fault after the other, while calling on the aviation authorities to wade into the matter. “This is an accident of monumental national catastrophe waiting to happen. The earlier Max Air is checkmated from

Airlines Must Pay Compensation For Cancelled, Delayed Flights – FG

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, underscored that airlines failing to meet their operational commitments must compensate passengers for both flight cancellations and delays. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja with the heads of agencies under the ministry, Keyamo addressed the prevalent concerns of Nigerians regarding disrupted air travel. Keyamo stated, “We are not deaf to the cries of Nigerians about delays and canceled flights. The law is there, and we are looking at how to enforce those laws for the compensation of Nigerians who bear the brunt of flight cancellations, disrupting their activities.” Acknowledging the potential

Why UK Plans To Close Visa Schemes For Care Workers

The United Kingdom Government has started considering closing temporary visa schemes for care workers as the country recorded the highest numbers of migrants in the last nine months. The move was a result of the call made by the New Conservatives party which urged the country’s ministers to end temporary visa schemes for care workers as part of an effort to reduce net migration. The group, which is reported to be supported by former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, stated that the government could no longer handle the number of migrants coming into the

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Saudi Embassy Clarifies Deportation of 177 Nigerians from Jeddah

  The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has shed light on the recent deportation of Nigerian passengers, emphasizing that they failed to meet the entry conditions into the kingdom. Last week, Saudi Arabian Authorities nullified the visas of 264 passengers transported from Lagos and Kano to Jeddah by Air Peace. Initially instructing the return of all passengers, they later permitted 87 individuals to stay. During check-in at Nigeria, passengers underwent the Advanced Passengers Information System (APIS), a process monitored by Saudi authorities. In response to media reports and social media speculations, the Saudi Embassy clarified that those denied

Canada Extends Special Measures to Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers

In a significant move to combat labour shortages and bolster the Canadian workforce, Randy Boissonnault, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages, has announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers. This initiative aims to assist employers in addressing labour gaps through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map The Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map serves as a dynamic mechanism to empower employers to adapt to Canada’s ever-changing labour and economic conditions. It provides the flexibility needed to adjust the TFWP as required. Key Changes Introduced for Temporary Foreign Workforce Today’s announcement introduces

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