9 h. ago New US visa policy direct threat to future of Nigerian students – NANS

By John Ogunsemore The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned against truncating the dreams of thousands of young Nigerians with narrow immigration policies. The association stated this while strongly condemning the recent policy action by the United States Government, which seeks to shorten the visa validation period for international students, […] The post New US visa policy direct threat to future of Nigerian students – NANS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Visa Policy: Nigerian Gov’t To Curb US Visa Overstays As Minister Meets American Envoy

In response to the recent shift in United States visa policy for Nigerian citizens, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged stronger oversight to curb visa overstays and enhance compliance with international travel protocols. The Minister made this known following a high-level meeting with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Wednesday […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

The Federal Government has called on the United States to review its recent decision to limit the validity of non-immigrant read more Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

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28 h. ago Revised US Visa Policy On Nigerian Travellers Uncalled For, Says Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the decision of the United States Government to slam a revised visa policy on Nigerians, stressing that the decision was not in consonance with the principles of reciprocity. It noted that the US revised visa policy was at variance with principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual […]

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33 h. ago What to know as US, UAE tighten visa restrictions on Nigerians

Tribune Online What to know as US, UAE tighten visa restrictions on Nigerians Nigerians planning trips to the US and the UAE now face stricter visa requirements and policy changes that could make international travel more complicated What to know as US, UAE tighten visa restrictions on Nigerians Tribune Online

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50 h. ago US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant update to its visa reciprocity policy, which will now affect Nigerian citizens seeking non-immigrant, non-diplomatic US visas. According to the statement, effective immediately, most such visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry with a validity period of three months. In a […] The post US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Stakeholders in the education sector, notably, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and Heads of parastatals like the NUC, NCCE, NABTEB, TETFund, NELFfund, among several others are in attendance. Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Social media, Global North visa policy, and Nigerians’ quest for greener pasture

The online and social media worlds have numerous benefits. But if used wrongly it could come to haunt the user read more Social media, Global North visa policy, and Nigerians’ quest for greener pasture

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5 d. ago Nigerian Gov’t Grants Visa Overstayers Amnesty To Regularise Status

In a bid to boost compliance with the New Visa Regime and strengthen a secure and transparent migration system, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has introduced the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty). This amnesty window comes on the heels of increasing concerns about immigration compliance and the […]

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7 d. ago FCT Primary School Teachers To Call Off Strike After Wike’s Intervention

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, will any moment from now call off the three-month-old primary school teachers’ strike, following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday after a closed-door meeting involving the Minister, […]

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7 d. ago SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager

Tribune Online SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager SHELL Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of Nigeria Ltd (SNEPCo), Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) paid combined royalties of $1.208 billion to the Nigerian government last year,” the Business Value Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Chidi Nkazi, has disclosed. Besides, Nkazi stated that Shell is also investing in the future of Nigeria with the Final Investment […] SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager Tribune Online

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1 week ago Poor Backward Integration Programme Performance To Cost Sugar Firms Import Quotas

Sugar refining companies in Nigeria risk losing their raw sugar import quotas unless they urgently scale up their local production efforts under the Backward Integration Programme (BIP), the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has warned. Speaking at a tripartite meeting involving the NSDC, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and major BIP operators, […]

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1 week ago FOCAC: Xi, Nguesso Send Congratulatory Letters To Ministerial Meeting Of Coordinators On Implementation Of Follow

By Aidoghie Paulinus   On June 11, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, sent ongratulatory letters o the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and extended warm congratulations to the convening of the meeting. In […] The post FOCAC: Xi, Nguesso Send Congratulatory Letters To Ministerial Meeting Of Coordinators On Implementation Of Follow-up Actions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afreximbank development finance exposure to Nigeria hits $52bn

Tribune Online Afreximbank development finance exposure to Nigeria hits $52bn This was disclosed on Friday by Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025 (AAM2025) in Abuja. Afreximbank development finance exposure to Nigeria hits $52bn Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Brokers Truce Among Wike, Fubara, Lawmakers

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night, held a high-level meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and some suspended members of the State House of Assembly. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was part of renewed efforts to end the […]

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2 w. ago FG Explores Interventions To Stabilise Gas Supply, Power Tariffs

The federal government is actively exploring strategic financial and policy interventions to tackle power tariff challenges and delayed payments that are threatening the operational sustainability of major NNPC-led gas-fired thermal power plants. This development emerged during a high-level meeting at NNPC Towers in Abuja between Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe […]

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2 w. ago Government bureaucracy working against us – Education Minister

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has complained about the negative effect of bureaucracy in government, particularly as regards the activities of the Ministry of Education. The minister raised the complaints at a meeting with officials from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), led by the Accountant-General […] The post Government bureaucracy working against us – Education Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint

Tribune Online Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint The Management of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) recently met with top officials of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, along with key stakeholders from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in Abuja. Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kaduna Constitutes Committee On Mining Consent Regulatory Compliance

In a move to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote responsible mineral resource development, the Kaduna State Government has constituted a Standing Committee on Mining Consent Regulatory Compliance. The committee’s inaugural meeting brought together key stakeholders from relevant ministries, agencies, and institutions. The committee is mandated to coordinate and monitor compliance with consent procedures related to […]

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3 w. ago Nigerian Gov’t Condemns Israeli ‘Preemptive Attack’ On Iranian Territory, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a preemptive Israeli strike on Iranian territory earlier this week that triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. In a strongly worded press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal government expressed “grave concern” over the spiraling hostilities, urging both nations to halt further military […]

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