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New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding 47 new skilled occupations to the National Occupation List (NOL) starting March…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
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Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
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U.S. to end TPS for Hondurans, and Nicaraguans
In a decision that could upend the lives of more than 70,000 Central American nationals living lawfully in the United…
Judge halts Trump’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and…
U.S. authorizes citizenship revocation for naturalized offenders
The U.S. government has introduced a new policy enabling the revocation of citizenship for naturalized Americans convicted of specific criminal…
Scotland unveils new visa plans to tackle labour shortage
In an effort to address persistent workforce shortages and population decline, the Scottish Government has outlined plans for a set…
Germany to end global visa appeal process
Beginning July 1, 2025, Germany will officially discontinue its worldwide visa appeal mechanism, known as the remonstration procedure, affecting all…
Cuba extends validity of tourist cards
Cuba has extended the validity of its physical tourist cards through December 31, 2025, as part of a broader effort…
U.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants
In a move that could significantly affect hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants, the Trump administration announced on Friday, June…
List of Schengen countries offering 5-yr visa programme
Nigerian travelers with a robust international travel history now have greater access to Europe, thanks to the introduction of a…