…and inadequate water and electricity supply are factors leading to the mass emigration of health workers and medical tourism. Beyond the inadequate supply of basic equipment, findings also reveal that there are shortages of mental health facilities in the country. The immediate past president of the Association of Psyc…
…of Nigeria’s airport modernisation programme. The works include reconfiguring Immigration and Customs counters, modernising technology, and upgrading associated infrastructure to enhance passenger processing and the overall terminal experience. Operationally, effective terminal rehabilitation should improve passenger-f…
…provide opportunities to qualify for long-term residence, depending on the country's immigration rules.Here are 10 countries across Europe, Asia, North America and Oceania where foreign workers can explore employment opportunities in 2026.1. GermanyGermany is attracting foreign professionals to address labour shortages…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy alert, announcing a change to how filing deadlines are calculated for immigration benefit requestsThe new rule reverses a 2023 policy that extended deadlines falling on birthdays, weekends, or federal holidays, and takes effect on 23 October 2026The change dir…
…may get foreign spouses deported Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada flagged marriage fraud as the key risk that could cost a foreign spouse their permanent resident status.Sponsored spouses found to have entered non-genuine relationships face misrepresenta…
…or a permanent re-entry ban.The requirements are governed by section 501 of the Migration Act, and assessments are guided by Ministerial Direction No. 110, which sets out what the Australian Government expects of visa applicants and holders with criminal histories or concerning associations.Australia publishes guidance…
…country.” He expressed concern over the shortage of nursing personnel, noting that “the migration of trained professionals to the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and other Western countries has further strained Nigeria’s healthcare system.” He continued, “Ask any hospital in Nigeria what it needs most, and th…
…Applicants must also budget separately for the student visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge, which provides access to the UK’s National Health Service under applicable rules. The increase means Nigerian students planning to study in the UK will need to make additional financial provisions before su…
…Assisted Voluntary Return Programme coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration in collaboration with the Federal Government. The returnees arrived aboard an Air Buraq Airlines flight with registration number 5A-BAE and were received by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in collaboration with the National C…
…and strengthen healthcare delivery. He also urged medical professionals considering emigration to reconsider, arguing that improved healthcare financing could strengthen the sector and make it more sustainable for practitioners. Speaking at the event, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said ad…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to intensify efforts to stem the migration of Nigerian medical professionals abroad, saying the Federal Government will work to encourage them to return and serve the country. Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening disease surveillance and regional collaboration t…
…albeit a more burdensome one.Legit.ng has previously reported on the impact of US immigration policy changes on Nigerian travellers and the broader wave of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad amid current economic conditions.Nigerian travellers face heightened scrutiny and complex requirements in the US visa process…
…elsewhere. He also spoke about Sudan, Congo, Lebanon, Haiti and people affected by US immigration enforcement. Metro said it had contacted the Home Office and Macklemore for comment. The report did not announce any government decision on the peers' request.
…them. However, the official added that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board had on Thursday met to start recruitment of more officers to mitigate the effects of the shortage. Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Meanwhile, the Edo State Command of…
The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested a Nigerian national suspected of human trafficking. The suspect identified as Prince James, was arrested in Kloth, a community near Damongo in the Savannah Region. The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, L. A. A…
…of the benefits of their natural resources, contributing to unemployment, poverty and migration. The senator, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, spoke while delivering an address on Thursday as an Honorary Guest Speaker at the Golden Rule Summit Roma 2026 in Italy. His media aide, Moshood Karim, disclosed th…
…on October 8, 2024 under Appendix Relationship with Partner, applies across dozens of immigration routes including Skilled Worker, Student, Global Talent, and several others. UK mentions marriages that cannot support spouse residence. Photo Sun.>It instructs decision-makers on which relationships and ceremonies qualify…
…allegations that Omar married her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, to help him obtain US immigration status. Omar has repeatedly faced scrutiny over the claims, which she has denied. The decade-old allegations originated on a "Somali blog," Omar explained in her first interview since federal agents raided her Washington,…
…and Social Welfare, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to fully equip all entry points with trained port health officers, thermal scanners, protective equipment and isolation rooms, to ensure that isolation and treatment centres are ready in all 36 states and the…
…Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has broken her silence while being at the center of a federal immigration fraud investigation. The Democrat from Minnesota posted a video to thank her supporters for their donations and to ask for more, citing the 'challenging time' she is facing. 'Hi everyone, Ilhan here,' she began in the vid…
…to map out the exact pathways available to Nigerian travellers. Based on current immigration protocols, the visa requirements for Nigerian citizens are split into three distinct categories based on residency and active external visas: 1. Standard passport holders (No US, UK, Schengen, or GCC Ties) Nigerians who do not…
…having their skills assessed.However, applicants will still need to meet the relevant immigration, employment and professional licensing requirements in their destination countries.
…victims on Skilled Worker visas can leave abusive employers without losing their immigration status.Previously, workers who left an abusive sponsor risked losing both their visa and income, since Skilled Worker visa holders have no recourse to public funds.
The US Department of Homeland Security published its STEM Designated Degree Program List, covering over 500 courses across 22 fields of studyForeign students who graduate with a STEM degree in the US can apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving them up to 3 years of work authorisationThe list spans far more than trad…
…estimates. Donald Trump has seized on the unrest in France to amplify his anti-immigration and anti-Islam rhetoric, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds. “What’s happening in France has to do with immigration, not schools, not anything,” Trump told reporters in Washingto…