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The United Kingdom has updated its financial evidence requirements for Student and Child Student visas, granting a reduced documentary burden to just three African nations. Nationals of Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia no longer need to submit proof of funds when they first apply. Immigration officers can still request the documents later if necessary. Applicants from…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians who hold dual citizenship, reminding them that American law requires all U.S. citizens to travel with a valid U.S. passport when entering or leaving the United States. The mission stressed that the directive applies to every U.S. citizen, including Nigerians who have…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift military response to a terrorist attack on Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation took place in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, after security forces received a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially uploaded the names of its 27 governorship candidates and their running mates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), ahead of the commission’s August 8 deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections. The development marks a significant milestone in the…

Abuja, Nigeria – Thousands of Nigerian graduates now have an opportunity to begin careers in the technology industry as AltSchool Africa has launched a ₦250 million scholarship fund under its NYSC to Tech Job initiative. The programme is designed to help serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, recent corps alumni and prospective corps members…

Thousands of skilled Nigerian professionals hoping to work in the United States have received a major boost after a US federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to reinstate a controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The ruling means the massive fee will remain blocked while the legal challenge continues, preventing what…

United States President Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of import tariffs affecting 60 major trading partners, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that expired on July 24, 2026. The new measures impose 10% or 12.5% tariffs on imports, with the administration saying the move is aimed at countries it believes have failed to…

…Federal Court Delivers Swift Justice in Oyo Abduction Case Abuja, Nigeria – July 23, 2026 In a landmark ruling that underscores Nigeria’s resolve against terrorism and school abductions, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the high-profile Oriire kidnapping incident in Oyo State. Justice Salim…

Canada has tightened its visitor visa screening process, introducing stricter requirements aimed at ensuring only genuine temporary visitors are granted entry into the country. The updated guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires all visitor visa applicants to meet a series of conditions before their applications can be approved. The move is part…

Malete, Kwara State – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 24 new academic programmes for Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in a major boost to higher education and admission opportunities in Nigeria. The approval significantly expands the university’s academic portfolio and comes ahead of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, offering prospective students more options in…