UAE Blue Visa: 10-Year Residency for Environmental Achievers
The UAE has introduced the Blue Visa, a 10-year residence permit for foreigners with outstanding environmental contributions, including researchers, activists, and award winners.
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EU Lists 51 African Countries Needing Schengen Visas
The EU has published a regulation listing 51 African countries whose citizens must obtain a Schengen visa to visit 29 European nations, affecting millions of travellers.
US Judge Blocks Trump Rule Limiting Foreign Student Visas
A Boston federal judge blocked a DHS rule that would have capped F and J visas at four years and journalist I visas at 240 days, citing catastrophic economic damage.
Australia Work and Holiday Visa 462: Education Rules by Country
Australia's Work and Holiday Visa 462 has education requirements that vary by country. Over 20 nations share a tertiary rule, but Brazil, India, Chile, Switzerland, and the USA have distinct conditions.
Australia Lists 4 Fields for Distinguished Talent Visa Applicants
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has published the four fields for the Distinguished Talent visa, requiring nomination and exceptional achievement for permanent residency.
Australia Lists 6 Key Conditions for Work and Holiday Visa
Australia's Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) requires applicants to be 18-30, hold a passport from an eligible country, and show AUD5,000 in funds. No African nation is on the list.
Fact Check: Ghana Petrol Price Equals ₦2,100 in Nigeria
A fact-check by FactsMatter.ng confirms that petrol in Ghana costs GHC 17.94 per litre, converting to roughly ₦2,080–₦2,100, validating the viral X claim.
How to Buy Fuel and Pump It Yourself at NNPC Stations via NR App
NNPC Retail launches self-service fuel stations using the NR Fuel App. Learn the step-by-step process, including payment, code generation, and pumping at select outlets.
59-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Welcomes Twins After 17-Year Wait
A 59-year-old Nigerian woman reportedly gave birth to healthy twins after 17 years of waiting and praying for a child, sparking online celebrations.
Ontario Minimum Wage to Hit $17.95 in October 2026
Ontario's minimum wage rises to $17.95 per hour on October 1, 2026, a $0.35 increase affecting most workers, plus special categories for students, homeworkers, and guides.
IRCC: Valid Work Permit First Step to Work Legally in Canada
Canada's IRCC reminds foreign workers that a valid work permit is the first step to working legally, urging compliance with permit conditions and 30-day extension applications.
Australia Lists 5 Countries Exempt From English Proof for Student Visa
Australia exempts UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland passport holders from English tests for Student visa (subclass 500). Other pathways also apply.
Japan Working Holiday Visa Covers 32 Countries, Regions
Japan's Working Holiday programme now covers 32 countries and regions as of April 2026, allowing young people to live and work temporarily, with employment as a means to fund travel.
Saudi Arabia: UK ETA holders barred from work and Hajj
Saudi Arabia confirms UK citizens can enter with an ETA, but the authorisation cannot be used for work or Hajj, requiring separate visas.
Nigeria starts making dual-action mosquito nets locally
Nigeria has begun local production of PermaNet Dual mosquito nets, designed to kill insecticide-resistant mosquitoes. The Lagos factory aims to make 10 million nets yearly and create over 600 jobs.
Canada eTA: Documents required when travelling with minors
Canada's IRCC outlines documents eTA holders must provide when travelling with minors, including authorisation letters and adoption papers.
24-Year-Old Bonolo Qualifies as Chartered Accountant, Shares Emotional Tribute
Bonolo, 24, celebrated qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and earning a Master of Accounting on X, urging young women to keep fighting for their dreams.
South Korea K-ETA: 116 Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel
South Korea has released the full list of 116 countries whose citizens can use the K-ETA system instead of a traditional visa, including eight African nations.
Nigerian woman shares recovery journey after substance use
Umega Favor, a Nigerian woman from Benue State, shares her recovery from substance use, detailing its impact on her education, career, and relationships, and her new perspective on life.
Nigerian Pharmacist in Canada Shows N5.58M Biweekly Pay
A Nigerian pharmacist in Canada shared her biweekly paycheck of CAD 5,830.80 (N5,584,782.96) on TikTok, inspiring internationally trained pharmacists. She says the amount is not fixed and can increase based on her work.
Nollywood actress cries for help amid cervical cancer battle
Nollywood actress Omotunde Ogundimu, battling cervical cancer since 2024, emotionally appeals to Nigerians for financial help to continue treatment, citing pain and exhausted resources.
UK ETA: Only 2 African Countries Eligible, Mauritius and Seychelles
The UK has approved only Mauritius and Seychelles for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) entry, excluding Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt from the streamlined process.
NAFDAC: No Direct Oversight of Unbranded Palm Oil, Fufu
NAFDAC says it does not directly regulate unbranded palm oil, fufu and other traditionally packaged foods sold in open markets, focusing instead on processed products.
Ondo: 24 Die After Drinking Herbal Substance in Odigbo LGA
Ondo State confirms 24 deaths in Odigbo LGA from a herbal liquid substance, with 8 in Araromi Obu and 16 in Odigbo town; hospitalisations continue as investigations proceed.
Dubai Airports Launch Mobile Passport Control with Facial Recognition
Dubai launched Click and Travel on September 7, 2026, a mobile passport service using facial recognition, processing travellers in 12-15 seconds after trials processed 31,373 passengers.
24 die after herbal drink in Ondo, local alcohol banned
24 people died in Ondo State after consuming a suspected toxic herbal liquid. The government has banned local alcohol and launched an investigation.
Malaysia Flying Doctor Helicopter Crash Kills Five in Sarawak
Five people, including a doctor and two nurses, died when a BO-105 Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed in Sarawak, Malaysia, on September 8, 2026. An investigation team is heading to the site.
Canada eTA: 3 traveller categories ineligible to apply
Canada's eTA is not available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or travellers holding a valid Canadian visa. These groups must use alternative travel documents when flying.
Canada: Foreign Students Can Work 24 Hours Weekly During School Terms
Canada confirms international students can work up to 24 hours weekly off campus during school terms, with no cap during scheduled breaks, effective 2026.
Australia: Subclass 500 Student Visa Work Hours Limit
Australia's Department of Home Affairs confirms Subclass 500 student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during course sessions, impacting Nigerian students.
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