Canada: 3 Reasons Citizenship Applications Are Returned
Canada explains three reasons a citizenship application will be returned without processing. Learn the key causes and how to avoid delays.
Category : Politics
Expelled Lagos APC Chieftains Say They Resigned in July, Joined APM
Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and Barrister Azeez Yusuf rejected their September 23 expulsion by Lagos APC, insisting they resigned in July 2026 and joined APM, while still backing Tinubu and Lagos leaders.
EFCC Declares Maina Wanted Over Stolen Property Case
The EFCC has declared former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen properties, urging the public to report his whereabouts.
UAE Lists Documents for Non-Employment Residency Visa
UAE releases full list of documents for residency visa without employment, covering property owners, retirees, students, and relatives. Additional ID required for Afghan, Iranian, and Iraqi nationals.
Kebbi Mourns Gwandu District Head Sarkin Gabas Death
Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, District Head of Gwandu, died Wednesday in Kebbi. Burial at 3pm at Emir's Palace; Governor Nasir Idris shocked.
PETROAN Orders Nationwide Fuel Pump Inspection Amid FG Sanction Threat
PETROAN has ordered nationwide fuel pump inspections after the FG threatened sanctions, including licence withdrawal, over alleged under-dispensing of petroleum products.
Canada Lists 3 Express Entry Routes for Foreigners Seeking PR
Canada outlines 3 Express Entry programmes for skilled workers seeking permanent residence: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, and Federal Skilled Trades.
Finland Lists 3 Conditions for Sponsoring Siblings
Finland's Immigration Service sets three core conditions for foreign residents to sponsor siblings and other relatives, including full mental and physical dependence, for a residence permit.
Tinubu's Extended Vacation Sparks Constitutional Vacuum Debate
President Tinubu's extended vacation in France beyond 21 days has sparked a constitutional debate, with a lawyer claiming a vacuum in the presidency.
UAE Golden Visa: 10-Year Residency for Qualified Foreign Workers
The UAE grants a 10-year Golden Visa to foreigners in medicine, science, engineering, arts, sports, and business. Each profession has specific requirements.
NDLF Petitions ICPC Over N50bn Amnesty Office Contracts
NDLF petitions ICPC over alleged N50bn contract irregularities, N1.9bn shortfall, and payroll fraud at the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
UK Lists 4 Occupations Exempt from ETA for 82 Countries
The UK has published guidance on four crew occupations—seafarers, ferry crew, airline crew, and international rail crew—that exempt nationals of 82 countries from needing an ETA to enter.
Group Praises Atiku for Scholarship to Niger Teen Miner
Rise Up Naija (RUN) has praised Atiku Abubakar for offering a full scholarship to Yusuf Aliyu, a teenager found working at a Niger State mining site, while criticising the Tinubu administration over the mining sector.
US Expands Social Media Vetting to 3 More Visa Categories
From October 1, 2026, US visa applicants in the I, TN, and TD categories must set social media to public for mandatory online screening.
Every Nigerian should undergo military training — Defence minister
Defence Minister Christopher Musa says every Nigerian should experience military training to understand hardship, endurance and the sacrifices soldiers make.
Denmark Sets 2026 Minimum Salary for Foreigners at DKK 446,000
Denmark has announced that foreign nationals must earn at least DKK 446,000 annually to qualify for the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme in 2026, with conditions tied to Danish employment standards.
US Lists 3 Conditions for Green Card Without Job Offer
The US outlined three conditions foreign professionals must meet to qualify for a National Interest Waiver under the EB-2 visa, allowing self-petition for a Green Card without a job offer.
Finland Fast-Track Residence Permit: 5 Jobs Eligible in 2 Weeks
Finland's Migri fast-tracks residence permits for five job categories, promising decisions in two weeks via Enter Finland, with family members eligible too.
FG to Recruit 4,000 Influencers for 2027 Elections
Nigeria's Federal Government plans to deploy 4,000 social media influencers to showcase infrastructure achievements ahead of the 2027 elections, Minister David Umahi announced.
Qatar Family Visa: Full List of Relatives Foreigners Can Host
Qatar has published the official list of relatives foreign residents can host under a family visa, covering first, second, and third-degree relations, including parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and nieces or nephews.
UK Sets 3 Conditions for Scale-up Workers to Get Permanent Residence
UK government publishes 3 conditions Scale-up Worker visa holders must meet for indefinite leave to remain, including 5 years' residency and a £3,226 fee.
UK Lists 6 Foreigner Categories Exempt From Immigration Control
The UK government has officially named six non-armed forces categories of foreign nationals exempt from standard immigration control, including diplomats, heads of state, and international conference attendees, plus qualifying family members.
Qatar family visa: QAR 5,000 salary requirement published
Qatar now requires foreign residents to earn at least QAR 5,000 (about N1.8m) monthly to bring family members on a visit visa, with job category and health insurance conditions.
US Lists 5 Family Categories Eligible for Green Card Preference
The US government has published five family preference categories for Green Card applicants, covering relatives of citizens and permanent residents, with an adjustment of status route for those already in the US.
Qatar Sets Minimum Salary for Foreigners to Bring Family
Qatar requires foreign workers to earn at least QAR 10,000 monthly in government or private sectors to bring wife and children, with lower thresholds if housing is provided.
Canada Unveils 6 Communities for Francophone Immigration Pilot
Canada names six communities across five provinces for the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, targeting French-speaking immigrants for long-term settlement outside major urban centres.
PPLAAF/ACDC report links 61 Nigerian officials to 284 US properties
A PPLAAF/ACDC report links 61 current and former Nigerian officials to 284 US properties worth $271 million, with 39 accused of corruption.
APC governors weigh alternatives as Wike attacks fuel 2027 tensions
Frustrated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's public attacks, some APC governors from Ogun, Kwara, and Imo are reportedly considering backing rival candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while the party's NWC awaits President Tinubu's intervention
Osun Assembly First to Approve State Police Bill
Osun State House of Assembly became the first state legislature to approve the state police constitutional amendment bill, passing it unanimously on Tuesday.
US Green Card: 3 Requirements for Foreign Broadcasters
The US has listed three requirements for foreign broadcasters to qualify for a People Green Card, according to Legit.ng.
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