9 h. ago Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

Nigeria and Turkey have sought to strengthen bilateral relations, with both countries pledging to address visa bottlenecks and improve business read more Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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18 h. ago Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare read more Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

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5 d. ago Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Mammy Market,’ Others To English Lexicon

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African countries, recognising the region’s growing influence on global English usage. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and […]

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5 d. ago FULL LIST: Trump Orders US Withdrawal From 66 Global Organisations

Notable among the organisations include the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which, according to the White House, operate contrary to America’s national interests. The post FULL LIST: Trump Orders US Withdrawal From 66 Global Organisations appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago SEE LIST: Trump Withdraws US From 66 International Organisations

The United States has announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, including key United Nations (UN) agencies and climate-focused bodies, a decision that has sparked global concern over its implications for climate action, development, peacebuilding and multilateral cooperation. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Wednesday suspending US participation and support for dozens of […]

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5 d. ago FULL LIST: 66 international organisations US withdrew from under Trump order

The Trump administration announces the US withdraws from 66 international organizations deemed wasteful or harmful. View the complete list of groups affect Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-66-international-organisations-us-withdrew-from-under-trump-order/

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8 d. ago Over 33% Of Nigerian Immigrants In U.S. Depend On Public Benefits

US President Donald Trump shared a list showing welfare rates among immigrants, noting that about 33.3% of Nigerian immigrant households receive some form of public assistance in the United States. The chart was shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform on January 4, 2026, amid continued Republican focus on immigration, welfare dependency, and economic contribution debates in […] The post Over 33% Of Nigerian Immigrants In U.S. Depend On Public Benefits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria enters top 10 for Canada deportations, ranks 5th for pending removals

The latest figures from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has placed Nigeria ninth among the 10 countries with the highest read more Nigeria enters top 10 for Canada deportations, ranks 5th for pending removals

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1 week ago Mali, Burkina To Restrict Entry For US Nationals In Reciprocal Move

The two sub-Saharan countries, both run by military juntas, are members of a confederation that also includes Niger. The post Mali, Burkina To Restrict Entry For US Nationals In Reciprocal Move appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Mali, Burkina Restricts Entry For US Nationals In Reciprocal Move

The two sub-Saharan countries, both run by military juntas, are members of a confederation that also includes Niger. The post Mali, Burkina Restricts Entry For US Nationals In Reciprocal Move appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump threats — Report

The US is reportedly conducting intelligence flights over Nigeria following threats and security concerns, signaling new cooperation between the countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-us-conducts-surveillance-flights-over-nigeria-after-trump-threats-report/

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3 w. ago U.S. Embassy Partially Suspends Visa Issuance In Nigeria, 18 Other Countries From January 1

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that it will partially suspend visa issuance from January 1, 2026. This was confirmed in a post on its official X page on Monday night. Nigeria is one of 19 countries affected by President Donald Trump’s new directive on immigration. The tweet read: “Effective January 1, 2026, […] The post U.S. Embassy Partially Suspends Visa Issuance In Nigeria, 18 Other Countries From January 1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How America’s new travel restrictions will punish ordinary Nigerians

BY any measure, the latest expansion of U.S. travel restrictions marks a significant turning point in America’s engagement with Africa, and Nigeria sits uncomfortably at its centre. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to have persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio Receives US Ambassador, Seeks More Collaboration Between US, Nigeria

Recently, the United States government placed Nigeria on its watch list of "Countries of Particular Concern". The post Akpabio Receives US Ambassador, Seeks More Collaboration Between US, Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration announces new US entry restrictions for nationals from 24 countries, including Nigeria, citing national security concerns. See the Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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3 w. ago US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

The United States has placed Nigeria on a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing security concerns and high read more US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

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3 w. ago US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns. The White House announced the presidential proclamation on Tuesday, updating its list of countries facing full and partial travel restrictions. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, […] The post US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration has imposed new US entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Nigeria, due to security concerns. See the full list of countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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4 w. ago BREAKING: US expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria to list of countries

The US has expanded its travel restrictions, adding Nigeria and 14 other countries to its list due to national security and public safety concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-us-expands-travel-restrictions-adds-nigeria-to-list-of-countries/

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