Hamzat, Oshiomhole, Shekarau Urge Unity Beyond Ethnic Lines
At The Companion's 7th National Discourse in Lagos, leaders called for national identity above ethnic and religious loyalties, rejecting identity politics.
Category : Foreign Relations
SA Consul-General Dismisses Claims Nigerians Attacked Over Relationships
South Africa's Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, denies Nigerians are attacked over relationships with South African women, citing constitutional freedoms.
Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett Leads UN Secretary-General Race
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett leads the UN secretary-general race after the Security Council's second straw poll, with eight encourage votes, ahead of Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan.
Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026
Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026, reaching 40.8% of its 446,000 target. Economic immigration lagged, while family-class admissions exceeded pace.
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Atiku urges FBI to release Tinubu records Nigerians can legally access
Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, urges the FBI to release legally accessible records on President Tinubu, rejecting claims that disclosure would endanger lives.
Canada Ends US Trade Talks, Imposes Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs
Canada has ended trade talks with the US, announcing dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on American goods. The move follows stalled negotiations over steel and aluminum.
Nine Countries With Most Improved Passport Access in 2025-2026
The UAE leads with 149 new visa-free destinations since 2006, climbing to 5th on the Henley Index. Gulf states, Pakistan, and Kosovo also gained ground.
Denmark Work Rules for Permanent Residence: 3.5-Year Employment
Denmark requires foreigners to have 3 years 6 months of full-time work or self-employment in the 4 years before a permanent residence decision.
UK Ancestry Visa: 22 African Countries Eligible to Apply
The UK Ancestry visa allows citizens of 22 African Commonwealth nations to live and work in the UK for up to five years, with a path to settlement.
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UK Ancestry Visa: Full List of What Foreigners Can Do
The UK government has published official guidance detailing what Ancestry Visa holders can do, including work, study, and family rights, with pathways to extend or settle permanently.
UK BNO Visa Eligibility Rules Published for Hong Kong Residents
The UK government has published eligibility criteria for the British National (Overseas) visa, open to Hong Kong residents aged 18 and above, with specific residency conditions.
Netherlands Lists 5 Conditions to Keep Original Nationality After Citizenship
The Netherlands generally requires foreigners to renounce their original nationality when acquiring Dutch citizenship, but the IND has outlined five specific exemptions allowing dual nationality.
Kim Jong-un’s Sister Denies Knowledge of Talks with Trump
Kim Yo-jong denies knowledge of secret talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, casting doubt on Trump's claims of a diplomatic breakthrough and revealing North Korea's unchanged hostile stance.
Ugandan Diplomat Olara Otunnu Calls for UN Reform
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu addressed UN member states on August 19 as one of eight candidates vying to replace Antonio Guterres, warning the UN faces grave risk without meaningful reform.
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Liberia to Accept 1,200 US Deportees, First Batch Arriving Thursday
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year, with the first group of 20 arriving Thursday, the information minister announced.
7 Ways UK's New Visa Rules Could Affect Nigerian Students
New UK visa rules reshape the journey from study to work for Nigerian and other foreign students, with rising skilled worker visas but tougher barriers to permanent residence.
Canada Opens Doors to 1,000 New Permanent Residents in CEC Draw
Canada issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence on August 18, 2026, through the Canadian Experience Class, with a minimum CRS score of 523, making it one of the most selective CEC draws of the year.
South Africa Denies Stopping Visas for Nigerians Over Protests
South Africa has refuted reports that it halted visa issuance for Nigerians following anti-migrant protests, confirming that visa services remain operational and unaffected by the demonstrations.
AU Reopens Sudan Liaison Office to Boost Peace Efforts
The African Union plans to reopen its Khartoum liaison office, aiming to strengthen peace efforts in Sudan, but faces security and neutrality challenges.
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British High Commission Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Re-election
The British High Commission has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State Governor, praising the electoral process while flagging concerns over voter interference, vote-buying, and limited BVAS devices.
Legit.ng Editor Basit Jamiu Named 2026 UN Reham Al-Farra Fellow
Basit Jamiu, Legit.ng's Current Affairs and Politics Editor, is the only Nigerian selected for the 2026 UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, run by the United Nations.
UK Lists 2 African Institutions for Immigration Exemption
The UK published 43 organisations whose staff may get exempt entry clearance. Only two African bodies made the list: African Development Bank and Fund.
Davido Warns Edo Governor After Adeleke's Osun Win
Afrobeats star Davido has publicly warned Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to 'get ready' after his uncle Ademola Adeleke won re-election in Osun, following Okpebholo's mockery of Adeleke's dancing.
China Grants Nigeria RMB 200 Million for Development Projects
China pledges RMB 200 million grant to Nigeria to support development projects, as Ambassador Yu Dunhai meets Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry permanent secretary, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, to strengthen ties.
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Denmark Cuts Permanent Residence Wait to 4 Years for Qualified Foreigners
Denmark now allows foreigners to get permanent residence in 4 years instead of 8, if they meet four supplementary conditions including language and employment tests.
Nigeria, South Africa Clash Over Xenophobia Label at CPA Conference
Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over labeling attacks on foreigners as xenophobia, with Nigeria demanding the term and South Africa rejecting it.
Nigeria-China Exports Surge 80% to $2.3B in H1 2026
Nigeria's exports to China surged 80% year-on-year to $2.3 billion in H1 2026, driven by increased crude oil shipments, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Australia Lists 3 Things Foreigners Must Do at Citizenship Test Venue
Australia's Department of Home Affairs requires applicants to arrive 10 minutes early, verify identity, review application, and take photo before citizenship test.
US Mission Welcomes New Consul General in Lagos
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of a new Consul General in Lagos, who will oversee consular services and bilateral relations in the region.
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US Names Brandon Hudspeth New Consul General in Lagos
The U.S. Mission Nigeria has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as the new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos, marking his return after serving as Political-Economic Section Chief.
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