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U.S. Consulate in Lagos and Embassy in Abuja to Switch Visa Services Provider Starting August 26
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will switch to a new company for visa services starting on August 26, 2024.
This means changes in how nonimmigrant visa applications...
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Essential Visa Categories for Nigerian Students Planning to Study in France
France has three visa categories for students who want to study there.
Nigerian students who want to study in France need to decide if their program is short, medium, or long-term.
The long-stay visa for...
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EFCC Re-strategizes to Curb ‘Dollars Outflow’ from Nigeria and Other Issues – Olukoyede
The head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said that their team is changing their plans to stop money crimes in Nigeria.
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Germany Issued 80,000 Work Visas in the First Half of 2024
From January to June 2024, Germany gave out 80,000 work visas. Half of these, about 40,000, went to skilled workers. This was 3,000 more than in the first half of 2023.
Schengen.News reported that Germany is giving out more work...
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Nigeria Aids in Seizure of $1.6 Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs and Chemicals Across 31 Countries in Two Months – Interpol
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has caught a huge amount of illegal drugs and chemicals. They found 615 tonnes worth $1.6 billion in 31 countries.Interpol shared this news on their website on July 30, 2024.The operation, called "Lionfish...
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency Forecasts Intense Rainfall in Major Cities Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be thunderstorms and rain across the country from Monday to Wednesday.NiMet shared this weather forecast on Sunday on its official website.The states that will see...
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Malta Seeks Foreign Talent for Top 20 In-Demand Jobs
The small island country of Malta is having trouble finding enough workers for 20 different jobs. This was shared in the
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Nigeria Customs Reports 127% Revenue Surge in H1 2024, Despite Decline in Cargo Volume
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made a lot of money in the first half of 2024. They earned N2.74 trillion!
This is much more, about 127% more, than what they made in...
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President Tinubu Enacts New Law Establishing N70,000 Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu has made a new law that says the smallest amount of money a worker in Nigeria can be paid for their work is now N70,000.
This important decision happened at a...
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Diaspora Voting Bill: Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Vows to Implement in 10th Assembly
The Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has promised Nigerians living abroad that they will soon be able to vote. This will happen during the 10th Assembly's time.
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Gubernatorial Election: Ganduje Encourages Ondo Voters to Support APC and Respect Tinubu
There's an important election coming up in Ondo State, and the big boss of a group called the All...