US judge strikes down visa suspension affecting Nigeria, 74 others
The United States federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of…
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Canada to admit 230,000 foreign workers through 2026 programmes
Canada plans to admit up to 230,000 foreign workers through its two major temporary work permit programmes in 2026, according to the…
UK sets 24-week target for asylum appeal decisions
The United Kingdom government has introduced a new 24-week target for asylum and immigration appeal decisions. It seeks to reduce lengthy waiting…
Abuja embassy to remain open despite visa processing shift to Lagos — US
The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the ongoing realignment of routine visa processing in Africa will not affect the…
Nigerians seeking S’African visas doubled despite xenophobia, says envoy
South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost…
US revokes 175,000 visas over crime, security violations under Trump
The United States has revoked more than 175,000 visas granted to foreign nationals during the presidency of Donald Trump, following allegations of…
Canada visa wait-time rises for Nigerian applicants — IRCC
Nigerians applying to study or travel in Canada are facing longer estimated processing times after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released its…
Trump signs new executive order banning birth tourism
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order banning what his administration describes as “birth tourism,” marking a fresh…
South Africa proposes new $30 fee for ETA applicants
South Africa is proposing a new ZAR 500 ($30) processing fee for travellers applying for its Electronic Travel Authorisation, as the country…
US to end routine visa services at Abuja embassy August 1
The United States has announced a major visa shake-up across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24…
Nigeria, Netherlands deepen partnership on migration, human smuggling
The Federal Government and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have expressed commitment to deepening their cooperation in the area…
Nigerian students excluded from UK visa fund exemption list
Botswana, Mauritius, and Tunisia have been listed among a group of nations whose citizens can apply for a United Kingdom Student visa…