30 h. 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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39 h. ago What Nigerians should do after US visa restrictions — Shehu Sani

Tribune Online reports that United States President, Donald Trump, approved the expanded travel restrictions under a new proclamation aimed at strengthening national security and public safety.

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45 h. ago FULL TEXT: Trump expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria, others

(ii)   The entry into the United States of nationals of Nigeria as immigrants, and as nonimmigrants on B-1, B‑2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas, is hereby suspended...

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48 h. 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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55 h. ago Why we imposed restrictions on Nigerians from entering the US — Trump’s govt

Tribune Online reports that United States President, Donald Trump, approved the expanded travel restrictions under a new proclamation aimed at...

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55 h. 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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56 h. ago BREAKING: Trump expands US travel restrictions, adds Nigeria, others

The White House said the restrictions are designed to be country-specific and reversible, encouraging affected governments to improve information sharing, strengthen civil documentation systems and...

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8 d. ago Nigeria Faces Serious Doctors Shortage As Canada Unveils New Express Entry Pathway

Nigeria’s already strained health sector may witness an even sharper exodus of medical professionals as Canada moves to introduce a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors by early 2026. The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, alongside Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, announced the development on Tuesday. […]

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1 week ago Africa urged to speed up reforms as investors seek clearer entry into Nigeria

Africa must accelerate economic reforms or risk falling behind in a rapidly shifting global economy, as experts say the continent read more Africa urged to speed up reforms as investors seek clearer entry into Nigeria

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2 w. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: US halts immigration applications for 19 countries

The United States President Donald Trump administration on Tuesday said it has paused all immigration applications, including...

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2 w. ago Trump halts immigration applications from 19 countries under travel restrictions

The Trump administration has ordered an immediate immigration halt for green card and citizenship applicants from 19 countries under US travel restrictions Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-halts-immigration-applications-from-19-countries-under-travel-restrictions/

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