Ireland expands work permits to address labour shortages
Ireland has announced a significant expansion of its employment permit system in a move aimed at attracting more international workers and tackling…
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Cambodia denies reports ordering Africans to leave by May 31
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior has strongly refuted viral online reports claiming that the country has ordered…
Togo scraps visa requirements for all African passport holders
The government of Togo has announced the elimination of entry visa requirements for all African citizens holding valid national passports, in a…
Nigeria introduces 30-day visa-free policy for Rwandan nationals
Nigeria has officially introduced a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals under a new bilateral arrangement aimed at easing travel between…
Nigerian passport rises in rank, loses visa free access
The Nigerian passport climbed six places on the Henley Passport Index since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, rising from…
Canada targets 20,000 workers for permanent residence in 2026
Canada’s immigration authorities say they are aiming to transition at least 20,000 workers already living in the country to permanent residence in…
UAE bans travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid tensions
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced a travel ban preventing Emirati nationals from visiting Iran, Lebanon and…
Trump’s photo to appear in US limited edition passports
An image of Donald Trump will soon appear in some United States passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president…
UK cracks down on illegal workers, introduces stricter workplace rules
The United Kingdom has announced plans to intensify enforcement against illegal working and introduce stricter workplace compliance measures targeting both employers and…
Spain grants legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants
Spain’s government has approved a sweeping plan to grant legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move aimed at formally…
FG orders passports withdrawal from Nigerians who renounce nationality
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports held by individuals who have…
Insecurity: US orders non-essential staff evacuation from Abuja embassy
The United States Department of State has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing worsening…