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US To Partially Suspend Visa Issuance For Nigerians From January 1, 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (433+ words) The United States government has announced a new set of visa restrictions that will affect Nigerian nationals beginning January 1, 2026, as part of a broader policy shift tied to border control and national security concerns. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed…...

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US To Begin Partial Visa Suspension For Nigerians From January 1, 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (540+ words) The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens, effective January 1, 2026, as part of a new presidential directive aimed at strengthening border control and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed on Monday that…...

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Burna Boy, Olamide Make Former President Obama’s Favourite Music Of 2025

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (170+ words) Former United States President Barack Obama has included songs by Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Olamide in his annual list of favourite music for 2025. The lists, released on Thursday, also featured books and movies selected by Obama. On the…...

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What The New US Travel Restrictions Mean For Nigerians: A Guide For Visa Holders And Applicants

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (533+ words) Here's the thing: Policies like this don't just alter travel plans; they ripple into careers, family ties, and even Nigeria's economic links with the US. Think about it'Nigeria sends thousands of students and professionals across the Atlantic each year, contributing…...

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NiMet Workers’ Strike Grounds Flights Nationwide As FG Schedules Emergency Talks

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (928+ words) Flight operations across major Nigerian airports were disrupted on Wednesday following an industrial action by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), who are protesting unpaid allowances, wage discrepancies, and poor welfare conditions. The strike affected key aviation hubs in…...

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FG Declares April 18 And 21 As Public Holidays For Easter Festivities

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (364+ words) The Federal Government has officially designated Thursday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays in commemoration of Good Friday and Easter Monday. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the…...