…and Civil Defence Corps and the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oyo State Government; members of the State Executive Council; commissioners;…

…clearance before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they meet the UK's visa requirements before booking flights, as those without the appropriate documentation could face delays, trave…

…to mow down agents A driver was sh0t and k!lled after allegedly attempting to run down Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Maine on Monday, July 13, authorities said. Officials said the incident occurred when the suspect reportedly drove toward the officers, prompting law enforcement to open fire. Gra…

…skills canyon. And the consequences of inaction are already visible in the frustration, migration, and lost potential of millions of young Nigerians. Our recent digital skills sessions at Community Secondary School, Kabusa, Abuja, were a testament to this untapped potential. We trained over 120 students in just two wee…

…by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity. Here is what happened and why it matters. Why was Ramaphosa supposed to…

…Ntuli said community cooperation is key to stamping out crime, and that enforcing immigration laws at the household level will help close gaps exploited by criminal elements. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:34 PM | Share this Story

…Embassy and its regional consulates following an immediate policy shift by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The directive comes after the immigration authority officially disengaged Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the long-standing third-party enterprise that previously operated Nigeria's primary visa…

…Donald Trump has announced plans to request that the US Supreme Court rehear a major immigration case after the court recently struck down his executive order aimed at ending automatic birthright citizenship. The high court rejected the administration's attempts to restrict the long-standing practice, but the president…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated its travel frameworks to clarify the specific entry documentation international visitors need based on their nationality and mode of transport. The new guidelines divide global travelers into distinct categories, explicitly outlining who can enter the country vis…

…efforts, the specific timeline for their removal remains undisclosed. United States immigration authorities explained that the move forms part of a broader, accelerated enforcement initiative. They emphasized that the listed individuals were convicted of serious crimes, though the agency declined to provide a granular…

…is set to run for president for a fourth time in next year’s elections her anti-immigration party views as its best chance yet to take power. She brushed off the risk the Court of Cassation would reject her appeal before the vote and criticism of her candidacy, steering the narrative to policies she hopes will win her…

…by January 1, 2027. The mandate sets in motion one of the country’s largest cloud migrations to date, shifting critical financial data from global hyperscalers to domestic infrastructure. Whether Nigeria’s data centre industry is ready to absorb that demand could determine how smoothly the transition unfolds. The answe…

…them into taking people from third countries as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, two former State Department officials told AFP. Lawyers say deportees have been thrown into a “legal black hole”, held without charge in countries where they have no ties and few if any rights. Even those deported to stable…

…Getting admitted was only the first hurdle. Long before Germany introduced newer immigration pathways, such as the Opportunity Card, most international students entered the country through a traditional route: secure admission, prove they could support themselves financially, obtain a student visa, and only then board…

…government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals. The position was made at a press conference held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University of Ibada…

…Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an honourable mention for her reporting on maternal health. Announcing the winners, ICFJ said the awards recognised journalism that helped broaden unders…

…Your green passport entitles you to a thorough, body-down searching while a teenage immigration officer asks you flippant (sometimes ignorant) questions repeatedly because he or she has conjured the image of a fraudster in his or her mind who is standing right before him or her. Most of the time, your irritation transf…

…involving Nigerians stranded abroad due to security concerns, economic hardship, immigration issues and humanitarian emergencies. Air Peace has also played a key role in previous government-assisted evacuation missions, including the repatriation of Nigerians from countries affected by conflicts and other crises. The l…

…as conventional military operations. The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service are equally modernising border management through intelligence-driven enforcement and technology-enabled surveillance. Their efforts to combat illicit trade, irregular migration, wildlife trafficking, currency smuggling…

…to world-class education. "It demonstrates the readiness of the EU to offer regular migration opportunities for young Nigerians to travel and study in Europe, based on their merit, capacity and abilities. It is indeed the concrete commitment of the EU to creating opportunities for Nigerian youth," he said. While congra…

…2026 has presented both new opportunities and tougher challenges. Several traditional migration destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency requirements and increased scrutiny of foreign…

…the skyrocketing cost of living. His Democratic opponents have castigated him over his immigration policies, family's growing wealth and attempts to expand presidential power. Trump's attempts to stamp his political brand on America's 250th anniversary have, meanwhile, not always gone to plan. A Trump-linked organizati…

…migrants, is marking July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union's approval of new migrant rules allowing much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc. He began his visit…

…South Africa to ensure the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa. Director of the Migration Affairs Department at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, NCFRMI, Ambassador Catherine Udida, spoke as Air Peace completed its third evacuation mission from South Africa, bringin…

…war in Iran and cost of living. His Democratic opponents have castigated him over his immigration policies, family wealth and attempts to extend presidential power. In an appearance posted Friday on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, Trump alluded to the sense of national division when he was asked why children should g…