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Immigration boss directs personnel to watch 100 passengers banned by FG
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede has directed relevant formations to enforce temporary travel restriction by the federal government on 100 COVID-19 safety protocol defaulting passengers.According…
Austrian town called “Fucking” changes name
An Upper Austria town called "Fucking" has officially changed its name, which it has used for more than 900 years.The town lies north of Salzburg near the German border and is believed to have been founded by a Bavarian nobleman called…
Immigration: We’ve Obeyed Buhari’s Directive On Border Reopening
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has complied with the Federal Government’s directive on reopening of land borders in the country.This is contained in a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James…
U.S. removes reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians
The United States government has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fees for the non-immigrant visa categories or any visa class for Nigerian nationals effective from Dec. 3.The Public Affairs Department of the U.S. Embassy in…
US excludes Nigeria from $15,000 visa bond pilot programme
The United States mission in Nigeria says Nigeria is not included in the visa bond pilot programme which was issued by the outgoing President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday.
In a statement, the U.S. mission said that the limited…
EXPLAINED: Implications of UAE’s new laws on alcohol, suicide, rape, others
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has relaxed its Islamic personal laws in a major overhaul to further consolidate what it called “tolerance principles”.The new laws decriminalise alcohol and suicide but criminalises…
China bars Nigerians, Brits, others from country
China has temporarily suspended entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid visas or residence permits.The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria announced this in a statement on Thursday, citing COVID-19 pandemic.…
UK reopens visa application centres after #EndSARS unrest
The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria has reopened its visa application centres in Nigeria.The centres had been temporarily closed on Thursday after hoodlums hijacked the peaceful EndSARS protests, causing mayhem across Nigeria.…
JUST IN: US Closes Consulate General In Lagos As Violence Rocks EndSARS Protests
The United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has shut its Consulate General in Lagos over violent clashes in the state.This was disclosed in a statement titled, "Message for American Citizens – Demonstration Alert" shared on the Mission's…
Canada denying Nigerians visas unfairly – Envoy
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada, Amb. Adeyinka Asekun, says the host country is unfairly denying a lot of Nigerians visas including students.
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Asekun stated this during a…
Foreign nationals holding valid visas can enter China from Sept 28 – Embassy
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration has issued new guidelines in view of the COVID-19 situation to ensure epidemic prevention and control.The Embassy of China in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement…
Twitter influencer gives brutal review of Obudu Cattle Ranch
The Cross River State Government and management of Obudu Cattle Ranch will not be happy with a frank review of the tourist site given by a Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke.Adegoke, who tweets from @UnclePamlerin, narrated his…
US Extends Ban On Citizens’ Travel To North Korea
The U.S. Department of State has extended ban on its nationals to travel to North Korea by another year, citing a risk of detention for U.S. passport holders.
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Nigerian UNILAG Alumnus Emerges Justice Minister In Canada (Photos)
A Nigerian based in Canada, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed a cabinet minister, 15 years after he emigrated to the North American nation.Madu was appointed the Justice Minister and Solicitor-General of Alberta, a province (state) in…
Top 10 romantic destinations for honeymoon in Nigeria
Leading tourism operators on Friday revealed the top 10 romantic destinations suitable for holiday relaxation and couples’ honeymoon within Nigeria.The travel experts made the revelation during the 9th Naija Seven Wonders webinar…
Nigeria, Others Absent From List Of Travelers Permitted To Enter Europe
According to reports, Nigeria and America have been excluded from the list of travelers permitted to enter Europe from July 1st.Ahead of the planned reopening of its borders to international travelers, the European Union Commission has…
Cashless payment convenience with Uber, facilitated by Flutterwave
With a significant number of businesses opting for contactless operations across Nigeria in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Uber is introducing Uber Cash to further promote cashless transactions across all Uber’s products. Uber Cash is…
Turkish Airlines Remain Grounded As Govt Withholds Approval
Turkish Airlines’ international flights remained grounded on Wednesday, a company official said, as the national flag carrier is still waiting to get the go-ahead for take-off.The airline had been scheduled to resume limited…
Nigerians condemn racist visa policies as US Mission in Nigeria joins Black Lives Matter protest
The US Mission in Nigeria on Monday identified with Black Lives Matter protesters back home by sharing photos of its workers kneeling in solidarity.In addition to the images shared on its social media pages, the US mission shared a…
Black Lives Matter: US Embassy in Nigeria take a knee
Following the death of George Floyd and perceived police brutality to the black community, US Embassy in Nigeria took a knee to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter protest.The embassy shared a photo of its staff in Abuja on one…
How Tourism Will Change in Nigeria in the Post-Pandemic Era
It has been difficult to predict how the world is going to change due to the pandemic. No one knows when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, and there are fears that current protest rallies around the world could make things worse.
Every…
Nigerians in China berate FG over racism complaints, demand ambassador’s immediate withdrawal
A group, Council of Nigerian Citizens in China (CNCC) has berated the Federal Government for allegedly ignoring complaints about racism against them.In a statement, the group said that FG has not taken concrete actions despite available…
Sri Lanka Proposes To Open Airports On Aug. 1 For Foreign Tourists
A special presidential task force appointed in Sri Lanka to overlook all COVID-19 related matters has proposed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to re-open the country’s international airport for foreign tourists from Aug. 1.In a…
COVID-19: Focus More On Domestic Tourism, Tour Guide Urges Practitioners
Mr Anago Osho, a Tour Guide, on Thursday advised Nigerian tourism practitioners to focus more on the promotion of domestic tourism to chart a new course for the industry in post-COVID-19 period.
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Nigeria rescues female citizen advertised for sale by Lebanese
Nigerian authorities have rescued Peace Ufuoma, a Nigerian lady advertised for sale by a Lebanese man in Lebanon recently.The suspect, Wael Jerro, had put up an advert on a Facebook group ‘Buy and Sell in Lebanon’ for Ufuoma's sale at…
Nigerians Stranded In UK Beg FG For Immediate Evacuation
Some Nigerians stranded in the United Kingdom have appealed to the Federal Government to come to their aid through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.They said it was important for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Godfrey Onyeama to…
230 Nigerians stranded in Dubai after paying N242k per head
Emirates Airlines has cancelled a flight that should have evacuated 230 Nigerians from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria, leaving them stranded.Flight EK0783 from Dubai (1020) to Lagos by 1500 on April 26, 2020, was said to…
UK evacuates 289 citizens from Nigeria (Photos)
The United Kingdom has evacuated 289 more citizens resident in Nigeria as part of the European nation's repatriation efforts occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.The passengers were airlifted from the Murtala Muhammed International…
Coronavirus: Donald Trump Suspends Immigration to the United States
President of the United States, Donald Trump has temporarily suspended immigration to the US on Tuesday.Donald Trump signed a temporary executive order that will put a halt on immigration to the United States, citing the need to protect…
COVID-19: FRSC sensitises Drivers on Social Distancing
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced massive sensitisation of drivers in motor-parks in Enugu on social distancing in their commercial vehicles to check spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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