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U.S. tightens visa rules
Foreign nationals living in or traveling to the United States on a visa are being urged to take…
Canada reopens parents and grandparents sponsorship program
In a renewed effort to support family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it…
Burkina Faso dissolves electoral commission
Burkina Faso’s transitional military government has officially disbanded the country’s independent electoral commission, marking another significant shift in…
UK transitions fully to digital immigration system
Starting July 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially completed its transition to a fully digital immigration system,…
Rising student visa fees in 2025: What applicants need to know
Pursuing international education has always been costly, but in 2025, the price of entry has escalated significantly, starting…
Nigeria launches digital CERPAC portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a fully digital platform for processing the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit…
Egypt relaunches commodity exchange to stabilize food imports
Egypt is set to relaunch a restructured national commodity exchange aimed at regulating the import and export of…
Trump tariffs may cost South Africa 100,000 jobs – Central Bank
South Africa could face the loss of up to 100,000 jobs as a result of newly imposed U.S.…
Oshiomhole’s toxic advice to Okpebholo. By Suyi Ayodele
It was meant to be a joyous occasion. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has just been affirmed…
USAfrica: Trump-Boakai encounter and Ugwuanyi’s scholarship. By Chris Agbedo
There are compliments, and then there are colonial compliments in fancy wrappers. When U.S. President Donald Trump turned…
Canada: Quebec suspends family sponsorship applications
Quebec has announced a temporary halt on new family reunification sponsorship applications for spouses, common-law partners, and adult…
New Zealand unveils plan to double international student market
In a strategic move aimed at revitalizing its education sector and stimulating economic growth, the New Zealand government…