The British High Commission in Nigeria has issued a warning urging Nigerians to be cautious of scams related to UK work and study opportunities if they are planning to migrate to the United Kingdom. The warning, which was made in a press statement, follows increasing reports by universities in the UK of fraudulent schemes targeting…
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The United Kingdom Labour-led Government has vowed to continue its clampdown on irregular migration, saying the rules need to be respected and enforced. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, in an interview on GBN station and on the Home Office website, said 19,000 irregular migrants inherited from the Conservative government have been deported since Labour took…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has changed its visa policy, allowing only single-entry visas for travelers from 14 countries, including Nigeria. These visas will be valid for 30 days and cannot be extended. The new rule affects tourists, business visitors, and those traveling for family visits. It targets travellers from the following nations: Algeria, Bangladesh,…
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The drop box visa processing option for US visa applicants in Nigeria has been terminated. Sources confirm that the service, which previously allowed eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, has been quietly removed from the appointment booking system. While the US Embassy in Nigeria has yet to issue an official statement…
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Many illegal Nigerian immigrants in the United States have disclosed that they have drastically reduced their movements to avoid the threat of arrest and deportation. From the moment of President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President, they have taken steps to minimize their public presence, with some even stopping work and avoiding places like…
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In the United Kingdom, a care worker’s family have been told they must return to Ghana after they were unable to afford the cost of replacement visas. Esther Kondu, her husband Osei, and their three primary school age daughters were told they had to get new visas when the company that had sponsored her to…
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The United Kingdom Home Office has revealed an increase in the monthly proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants, raising the amount to £1,483 (around N3 million), effective from January 2, 2025. This adjustment aims to address inflation and reflect the rising cost of living in the UK. In an official document, the Home Office outlined…
Canada has announced that holders of visitor visas are no longer allowed to apply for work permits while in the country. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made this known in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the new directive takes immediate effect. “Although the temporary policy was originally scheduled to expire on February…
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The British Army has announced a new recruitment drive targeting Nigerians and other Commonwealth citizens, inviting applications for various roles within its armed forces. The recruitment window is open from August 19, 2024, to August 26, 2024. Interested candidates from Nigeria are sought for positions including musicians, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Engineers Technicians,…
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The United kingdom (UK) has clarified that only international students coming in for their Doctor of Philosophy.(PhD) studies were eligible to bring in dependents to the country. Dr. Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria made this known in an interview with the Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. He said that, the educational system…
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