Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Why the Nigerian Government Chose Not to Raise Passport Fees for Diaspora Nationals

The Federal Government has explained why it kept passport fees the same for Nigerians living abroad but increased them for those living in Nigeria.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, shared this with news reporters in Abuja.He said that the...

Canadian Region Introduces New Permanent Residency System for Skilled Workers

On September 30th, 2024, Alberta, a region in Canada, will start a new system to help people who want to live and work there permanently.This is part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which aims to make it...

FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Celebration

The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, will be a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. This news came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the...

Regione Italiana Offre 30.000 € per Attrarre Nuovi Residenti

Tuscany, a beautiful place in the middle of Italy, is giving up to €30,000 to people and families who want to move there. This is to help bring more life back to its small mountain villages.  The program called "Residency...

UK Immigration Restrictions Expected to Cost Businesses Over £40 Billion

The UK government made new rules to control the number of international students and overseas workers. These changes could cost businesses over £40 billion, says the Financial Times. ...

Idris Elba to Play Okonkwo in TV Series Adaptation of ‘Things Fall Apart’

Idris Elba, a famous actor, will play the main character, Okonkwo, in a TV show based on Chinua Achebe’s book, "Things Fall Apart." He will also help produce the show. The show is being created by A24, but they haven't...

Five Countries Launch Work Visas for Job Seekers to Enter Without Job Offers

Five countries now let you get a work visa without having a job first. This is great for people who want to look for a job while living in another country. According to DAAD Scholarships, these visas help skilled workers find...

UNICEF Report: 69.2% of Children in Kano Facing Multi-Dimensional Poverty

UNICEF has shared a new report showing that 69.2% of children in Kano State are very poor in many ways. Fatima Musa, a social policy expert from UNICEF's Kano office, talked about this report in a meeting in Zaria on...

Number of Approved Digital Lenders in Nigeria Reaches 320 in September Amid Rising Credit Demand – Newslodge

As of September, 320 companies are now giving out loans to Nigerians through apps on their phones. This is up from 284 companies in May. People are asking for more loans because...

Canada Struggles with Over One Million Pending Immigration Applications – Newslodge

Canada has a really big immigration backlog with 1,078,300 applications waiting as of August 31st. This is 7.57% more than the month before. This increase shows that there are still problems with...

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Kogi Govt is aimed at monthly IGR n6bn to finance salaries,

The governor of the state of Kogi, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has revealed that the State is pointing to ₦...