Relocating abroad doesn’t guarantee jobs, tech expert warns youths
Nigerian youths seeking better opportunities abroad have been warned that relocating does not automatically guarantee employment. Tribune reported that speaking with journalists…
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UAE records biggest passport strength improvement in two decades
The United Arab Emirates has recorded the biggest improvement in passport strength of any country over the past two decades, adding visa-free…
Ireland allows foreigners travel with expired residence permits till August
Ireland has announced a temporary measure allowing eligible foreign residents to travel with recently expired Irish Residence Permit cards until August 31,…
UK overhauls immigration rules, tightens visa requirements worldwide
The United Kingdom government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its immigration rules. The changes introduce wide-ranging measures that tighten visa requirements,…
UK updates visa rules for over 100 countries including Nigeria
The United Kingdom has updated its Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor, reaffirming the list of countries and categories of travellers who must obtain…
Japan visa rules threaten immigrant businesses, owners fear deportation
Small immigrant business owners in Tokyo are facing possible closure and deportation as Japan rolls out stricter business manager visa rules, with…
UK rejected over 1.3 million Nigerians visa applications since 2005
The United Kingdom rejected at least 1,344,595 Nigerian visa applications between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, official Home Office data…
UK plans new legal routes for refugee sponsorship
The United Kingdom interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organisations to sponsor…
Nigerians, others hit as Japan raises visa fees by 400%
Japan has approved a sharp increase in visa fees for foreign nationals, marking the first overhaul of its visa pricing system in…
S’Africa bans 268 repatriated Nigerians for five years over illegal stay
South African government has slammed a five-year travel ban on the 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation after declaring them illegal residents. According…
NIS deploys tech, boosts surveillance to curb illegal migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has strengthened border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and…
Nigerians spent ₦50bn on US visas in two years despite fewer approvals
Nigerians spent more than N50bn on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a sharp decline in approvals as Washington…