US Suspends Diversity Visa Lottery Programme
President Trump suspends the US Green Card lottery after a shooting suspect entered through the scheme. Learn the details and expected legal challenges.
President Trump suspends the US Green Card lottery after a shooting suspect entered through the scheme. Learn the details and expected legal challenges.
Economists warn Nigeria could lose up to $4 billion in annual remittances due to new US travel restrictions. The ban disrupts business, education, and investment flows.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Confusion hits Nigerians with US visas as Trump's new travel restrictions take effect. We explain what the ban covers, who is exempt, and the reasons behind it.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
Nigerian writer Richard Akinnola II has launched a fiery rebuke against US President Donald Trump following new travel restrictions. Read his viral Facebook post and public reactions.
New US travel restrictions from Jan 1, 2026, will limit Nigerian business, tourist & student visas. Learn the consequences and strategic responses needed.
US President Donald Trump's new travel restrictions target Ivory Coast and Senegal, raising concerns for fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the full story and fan reactions here.
Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast face being barred from attending 2026 World Cup matches in the US due to new travel restrictions. Find out the full implications.
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani criticizes new US visa restrictions on Nigeria, calling them discriminatory. He urges citizens to stay and rebuild the nation. Full story and analysis inside.
Nigerian Ports Authority records a massive 1,085% surge in export containers and 33.52 million metric tonnes cargo throughput in Q3 2025, driven by President Tinubu's export-focused economic policies. Read the full analysis.
A UK-based Nigerian man claims his US visa was refused in London without questions or document checks, attributing it to his nationality. Read his story and the online reactions.
Former Senator Shehu Sani says the expanded US visa restrictions target ordinary Nigerians, sending a clear message that migrants from developing nations are not welcome. Get the full analysis.
The US government has added Nigeria to its list of restricted countries, suspending key visas and shortening validity periods. Discover the full implications for Nigerian travelers.
The United States has announced new partial travel restrictions affecting Nigerian citizens. Learn the key details, affected visa categories, and the official reasons behind this policy shift.
President Trump's expanded travel proclamation places Nigeria under partial visa suspension. Discover the impact on students, professionals, and families seeking US entry.
The Trump administration has included Nigeria in expanded US travel restrictions, citing extremist activity and high visa overstay rates. Full details on the new rules and exemptions here.
The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing new travel restrictions. President Trump's proclamation cites security screening deficiencies. Learn what this means for Nigerian travellers.
President Donald Trump has added Nigeria and 14 other countries to a list facing new US visa and travel restrictions. Find out the full details and implications here.
The Federal Government pins economic hopes on a new law banning raw material exports, aiming to create jobs and value. Experts warn a weak STI ecosystem could derail the plan. Read more.
Prof. Benard Odoh reveals African SMEs forfeit $38bn annually due to trade bottlenecks. New platform Valcertra, launching in 2026, aims to bridge the gap and boost continental exports.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Political activist Timi Frank accuses the Nigerian government of shielding terrorism sponsors and credits US actions for forcing a security response. He urges withholding intelligence until prosecution.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is enhancing port-hinterland connectivity to streamline non-oil exports from the North. Learn about new Export Processing Terminals and digital reforms.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
Nigeria loses over $360m annually due to the EU ban on dried beans exports, caused by dangerous pesticide levels. Stakeholders demand urgent agricultural reforms and seed preservation.
US President Donald Trump's immigration policies and threats to move games create major hurdles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Mexico, and Canada. Read the full details.
The United States announces visa restrictions for Nigerian officials over religious freedom violations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's move follows calls to treat Nigeria like Venezuela. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
Political and business leaders gathered in Lagos to honour Segun Awolowo, grandson of Obafemi Awolowo. Read about the tributes and his lasting legacy for Nigeria.
Sterling Bank and Pan-Atlantic University's EDC have signed an MoU to certify graduates of the Non-Oil Export Academy, aiming to build a globally competitive export community and diversify Nigeria's economy. Read how this initiative will empower Nigerian