…According to him, the initiative is non-partisan and committed to truth, responsible citizenship and the common good. In his remarks, the Chairman of Enugu East LGA, Pastor Dan Anike, commended the Church for the initiative, noting that it had moved beyond mere advisory roles to practical intervention. Anike added that…

…offered to issue him a Nigerian passport in 2013, prompting Greece to accelerate his citizenship processWhile Giannis became a Greek citizen in May 2013, his mother, Veronica, waited until September 2021 to receive Greek citizenshipPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Giannis Antetokounm…

…announced three African countries whose citizens can apply for E-1 Treaty Trader Visa.US citizenship after marriage: Minimum age requirementsMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the US announced the minimum age foreign spouses of American citizens must meet before applying for naturalisation, along with the res…

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shut down two Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots that offered permanent residence to skilled caregiversBoth the Child Care and Home Support pilots stopped accepting new applications, affecting workers already in Canada and those applying from abroadThe Canadian gov…

…Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, with the denial rate rising to 44%US citizenship application denials also increased, while hundreds of thousands of applications remained pendingThe US is tightening immigration rules and increasing fees for some applicants and international studentsPAY ATTENTION: Mark…

…the Canadian government maintains across a number of public sector roles, where full citizenship is not always a prerequisite.Prospective applicants who are permanent residents are advised to review the full list of basic requirements on the RCMP's official careers page before beginning the process.In a related story,…

…Georgia. 12. Michael Orji - Weapons violation, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship and money laundering; Oxford, Wisconsin. 13. Ahmadu Apooyin - Drug-related offence; Baltimore, Maryland 14. Teslim Kiriji - Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi. 15. Onomen Uduebor - Identity theft; Seattle, Washing…

…had become a US citizen, joining other Nigerian entertainers who have acquired American citizenshipActress Laide Bakare disclosed that she pursued US citizenship partly because she travelled frequently and wanted to avoid repeatedly applying for visasOther Nigerian celebrities, including Gbenro Ajibade, Tunde Ednut, Ap…

…with a single word: "No." Musk was born in South Africa and holds Canadian and American citizenship.

…France had published the conditions that foreigners in the Army must meet to apply for citizenship.People eligible for French citizenship without paying feeMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that France had listed the categories of people who can seek citizenship without paying a fee.A foreigner who has served in…

The United States Government has commenced proceedings to revoke the citizenship of two Nigerian nationals and 38 other individuals accused of serious offences as part of the Donald Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Mo…

…applicants gain the right to live, work, study, and eventually apply for British citizenshipPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UK government has identified the Innovator Founder visa as a pathway to permanent residency that requires just three years of residence.This timeframe is s…

…from custody; it lies in restoring hope and opening a credible path towards responsible citizenship.” Providing further details, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Sir James A. Kanyip, said the latest exercise continues the governor’s practice of extending clemency on significant national occasions, inc…

…uncertainty after the European Union, EU, ordered five Caribbean nations to scrap their citizenship-by-investment, CBI, programmes by 2028.The EU’s warning to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia threatens one of the most popular escape routes for Nigerians frustrated by high Sc…

…Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The event, themed “Nigeria at 66: A Call to Citizenship Transformation,” was held at the Presidential Conference Hall, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, with the sub-theme “Transformed Citizens, Transformed Nation.” Describing the gathering as more than a…

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower published a list of institutions whose foreign students are eligible to work during vacations without applying for a work passStudents must hold a valid Student's Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and be at least 14 years old to qualifyThe list covers 58 instituti…

…of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is required to table the annual immigration report containing the levels plan in each House of Parliament on or before November 1. “Where Parliament is not sitting on November 1, the legislation provides for the report…

…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published an updated list of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) offering programmes that qualify international students for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), a key pathway for graduates who…

…the gains of independence through increased productivity, self-reliance and responsible citizenship. He stressed that every Nigerian had a role to play in building a stronger nation through productive work, respect for national values, peaceful coexistence and positive contributions to their communities. The Director-G…

…and schools, claim benefits and pensions where eligible, and apply for British citizenship after a minimum of 12 months.The application fee is set at £3,226 per person. Biometric information, comprising fingerprints and a photograph, is also required, though no additional fee applies for this. Where family members are…

…has also published residency years for foreigners who want to become Qatari citizens.Citizenship: Australia mentions residency years for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlined the residence requirement foreigners must meet before applying for citizenship.A…

For years, countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have been among the most attractive destinations for Nigerians looking to study, work, build businesses or provide better opportunities for their families. But the immigration picture is changing. PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search featu…

Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority published its full citizenship eligibility criteria, listing age and residency as key requirementsForeigners who have held Permanent Resident status for at least 2 years and are within the specified age range can apply independently for Singapore citizenshipStudent PRs…

…a commitment to non-violence. According to him, Nigeria owes every nationality security, citizenship and a federal structure in which no group becomes a “spectator in its own country.” ‘Practise merit among yourselves’ Moghalu challenged Ndigbo to embrace meritocracy internally while demanding fairness from the Nigeria…

…requirements no longer necessary for Nigerian travellers.Tanzania lists 6 conditions for citizenshipLegit.ng earlier reported that Tanzania has set out six conditions that any foreigner seeking to become a citizen of the country through naturalisation must fulfil.The requirements, drawn from the country's citizenship l…