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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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Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
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Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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U.S. Embassy suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe
The United States has temporarily halted the processing of most visas in Zimbabwe, citing unresolved issues with the government in…
Trump administration to weigh ‘anti-Americanism’ in visa decisions
The Trump administration has introduced a controversial directive requiring U.S. immigration officials to consider “anti-Americanism” when evaluating applications for visas,…
Switzerland’s golden visa: A gateway to residency and opportunity
Switzerland’s Golden Visa programme provides non-EU nationals with a pathway to residency through significant financial investment. More than just an…
Nigeria: FG to impose reciprocal visa measures over U.S. social media rule
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce reciprocal measures in response to a newly enforced United States visa policy…
23 kg and a dream. By Yomi Olusunle
The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging…
For alleged violations, Trump admin revokes 6,000 Student Visa
The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing alleged violations ranging…
Nigerian visa applicants must submit social media handles – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has updated its visa application requirements, now obligating all applicants to disclose social media usernames…
New Zealand to end paper student visa applications
New Zealand is moving closer to a fully digital immigration process, with paper applications for international student visas set to…