Switzerland Publishes Official Language Rules for Foreigners
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration has published official language requirements for residency, family reunification, and naturalisation, with phased oral and written levels.
Category : Government Policies
NYSC DG Urges 2026 Batch B Corps Members to Save, Learn Skills
NYSC DG Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu advised 2026 Batch B Stream Two corps members in Abia and Imo to embrace savings, learn skills, and avoid impulsive spending.
Slovakia Citizenship: 8-Year Residency Rule for Foreigners
Slovakia requires foreigners to have continuous permanent residence for at least eight years before applying for citizenship, as per official government rules.
Slovakia Reveals Language Test Duration for Citizenship
Slovakia requires citizenship applicants to read a 500-word Slovak press article aloud, then write a recall summary within 30 minutes, per official guidelines.
Slovakia Exempts 8 Foreigner Categories from Language Test
Slovakia announced eight categories of foreigners exempt from the Slovak language test for citizenship, including Czech citizens, those under 14 or over 65, and those with Czechoslovak ancestry.
CBN Overhauls Money-Market Rules: What It Means for Banks
The CBN has overhauled money-market rules, giving banks more flexibility in accessing funds and opening OMO auctions to individuals and companies, effective immediately.
Ebonyi Assembly Passes Law on Scrap Trading, Rents, Agent Fees
Ebonyi State House of Assembly passed a law regulating scrap trading, house rents, and agent fees to curb exploitation and vandalism, with penalties including two years' imprisonment or ₦500,000 fines.
Ogun APC: Abiodun Welcomes New Members, Warns Against Disunity
Governor Dapo Abiodun welcomes APC defectors in Ogun East, warns against disunity, and announces upcoming oil and deep-sea port developments.
Police Bill: Public Submission Deadline Extended by Eight Days
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill extends the public submission deadline by eight days, now set for 21 August, to allow more contributions.
Denmark Lists 4 Foreigner Categories Exempt from Citizenship Ceremony
Denmark exempts four categories of foreigners from attending citizenship ceremony, including Greenland/Faroe residents, minors, those with residency exemptions, and stateless persons born in Denmark.
Denmark Lists 5 Groups Exempt From Language Test for Citizenship
Denmark exempts five categories of foreigners from the Danish language test for citizenship, including residents of Greenland and Faroe Islands, Swedish/Norwegian speakers, and others.
Denmark Lists 3 Foreigner Groups for Citizenship Without Residency
Denmark exempts three foreigner groups from its 9-year residency rule for citizenship, including spouses of Danes abroad and certain children.
Canada Removes Cap on Online Passport Renewal for Eligible Adults
Canada permanently removed the daily cap on online passport renewal effective July 28, 2026, allowing all eligible adult citizens with Canadian addresses to apply online through the IRCC Portal.
10 Countries With Hardest Citizenship Rules for Foreigners
Qatar, Japan, North Korea among 10 countries with world's most restrictive citizenship rules, requiring long residency, strict integration, and often renouncing prior nationality.
UAE Lists 9 Foreigner Categories for Non-Working Residence Permits
The UAE has published nine categories of foreigners eligible for a Non-Working Residence Permit in 2026, including students, remote workers, retirees, and real estate owners, as per official legislation.
UK: 4 Reasons Foreigners Under 18 Can Get Citizenship Fee Waiver
The UK Home Office allows children under 18 eligible for British citizenship to apply for a fee waiver under four financial circumstances, easing the cost burden for qualifying families.
Over 50 Nigerian Faith Leaders Sign Interfaith Peace Accord in Abuja
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja on August 12, promoting religious harmony amid Nigeria's religious tensions.
FG launches youth content challenge to boost job awareness
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development launches the FMYD Youth Opportunities Content Challenge to help young Nigerians discover government-backed programmes, with 239,726 youths already skilled.
Australia Exempts 3 Foreigner Groups from Citizenship Fee
Australia's Department of Home Affairs exempts three categories of foreigners from paying the citizenship application fee, with concessions for others. Paper applications required.
UAE 2026 Entry: 7 Conditions Foreigners Must Meet
The UAE has published seven conditions foreigners must meet to enter the country in 2026, including passport validity, visas, and return tickets, with exceptions possible.
US Waives Oath for Child Citizenship Applicants Under 14
USCIS confirms children under 14 can receive US citizenship without taking the Oath of Allegiance. Learn the waiver conditions and requirements.
Sweden Exempts 2 Foreigner Categories From Citizenship Fee
Sweden's Migration Agency exempts two groups of stateless refugees from the SEK 2,900 citizenship application fee, with 75% of recent decisions taking up to 55 months.
UAE Transit Visa: 2 Things Foreigners Cannot Do
The UAE has issued a directive prohibiting transit visa holders from taking up employment or any paid activity. Violations could have serious consequences for foreigners.
UK Exempts Some Foreigners from Right-to-Work Checks
UK exempts EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals who arrived before 1 July 2021 from right-to-work checks, provided they are existing employees.
UK Lists 3 Categories of Foreigners Employers Can Hire Freely
The UK government has clarified that Irish citizens, EU Settlement Scheme holders, and those with indefinite leave to remain can be hired without a sponsor licence.
Canada Names Foreigners Who Can Skip Citizenship Oath
Canada updates citizenship oath waiver rules: adults need mental disability, minors 14-17 need severe conditions, under 14 exempt.
US Releases List of Countries Requiring Consular Notification on Arrests
The US State Department published a list of 57 countries whose embassies must be notified when their citizens are arrested in the US, including Nigeria, UK, and Jamaica, with specific exceptions.
UK Lists 5 Reasons Foreigners Won't Get Citizenship Test Fee Refund
The UK government has published five situations where foreigners who paid for the Life in the UK citizenship test will not receive a refund, including late arrival, illness, wrong ID, missing documents, and refusal to be photographed.
UK Exempts Three Foreigner Groups From Citizenship Ceremony
The UK government exempts British overseas territories citizens, British overseas citizens, and British subjects from attending citizenship ceremonies, but they must still take an oath of allegiance.
Police to decide Fadahunsi's comment legality - APC
The APC says only the police can determine if Senator Fadahunsi's 'kill them' comment was illegal, after he was invited to explain his remarks.
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