Category: Immigration
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PROF ADENIRAN URGES REBRAND OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY
Prof. Adeniran from Obafemi Awolowo University calls for a major revamp of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to better reflect its full role in border security, migration management, policy implementation, and advisory services. Speaking at his inaugural lecture titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture”, he stressed the need for clearer structure, proposing the…
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MALI TO CHARGE VISA BONDS UP TO $10,000 FOR U.S. NATIONALS IN RESPONSE TO U.S. POLICY
Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to pay visa bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, mirroring a recent move by the U.S. government. This decision follows the Trump administration’s visa bond pilot program, which included Mali to tackle visa overstays, and is set to take effect on October 23.…
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GERMANY CONSIDERS EASIER CITIZENSHIP REVOCATION FOR DUAL NATIONALS INVOLVED IN TERRORISM
Arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives prompts fresh calls for stricter citizenship laws. German conservative lawmaker Alexander Throm has proposed that dual citizens convicted of terrorist acts in Germany should face simpler citizenship revocation. This follows the recent arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, including naturalized Germans born in Lebanon and Syria. The…
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CHINA DONATES 1,000 FAMILY KITS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTIMS IN NIGERIA
Humanitarian solidarity strengthens as China aids Nigeria’s flood-affected communities. The Red Cross Society of China, via its embassy, donated 1,000 family kits to the Nigerian Red Cross to help recent flood victims. Chinese officials expressed condolences and reaffirmed commitment to humanitarian cooperation, while Nigerian Red Cross praised the support and ensured aid will reach the…
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FG PROMISES PASSPORTS WITHIN ONE WEEK AS FEES DOUBLE SEPTEMBER 2025
Say goodbye to long waits and corruption—Nigeria’s passport processing set to be faster and more secure than ever. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed plans to cut passport delivery time to under a week, part of sweeping reforms to end delays and eliminate racketeering. Thanks to a new centralized printing center, passports can now be…
