NLC announces plan to negotiate new minimum wage, insisting N70,000 is inadequate. President Joe Ajaero says anything less than N500,000 cannot cater for workers amid rising inflation and cost of living.
President Trump signed an executive order banning birth tourism, a move that reverses a previous court setback and tightens citizenship rules for children of non-citizens.
NMDPRA releases draft regulations prohibiting petrol price-fixing, market-sharing, and bid-rigging in Nigeria's midstream and downstream sector, with a 21-day comment window.
The Netherlands' IND lists 6 benefits of Dutch citizenship, including EU rights, voting, and access to public office.
Osun Governor Adeleke disburses fresh palliatives to civil servants, 10 days before the governorship election, amid backlash from critics.
UK government publishes official citizenship by birth requirements for children born in Britain, covering automatic citizenship and registration eligibility.
AAC candidate Omoyele Sowore names Accountant General, Finance Ministry, Auditor General as most corrupt offices, vows AI to tackle graft.
Germany's customs authority confirms a blanket ban on potatoes and sturgeon caviar for travellers in 2026, citing risks of potato ring rot and sturgeon endangerment.
The US DHS proposes new citizenship education standards and third-party test administration, affecting hundreds of thousands of applicants annually.
Germany's settlement permit offers permanent residency to skilled workers and others, with a €150 fee. Learn eligibility, benefits, and application details.
Australia's government has announced 10 public holidays for August 2026 across Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland. Residents in other states must wait longer.
Nigeria's NPC launches online portal for birth and death certificates. Birth registration free under 5, online fee ₦5,000. Death registration free. NIN required.
Canada clarifies PR restrictions: no voting or high-security jobs until citizenship. Learn who qualifies as a permanent resident and refugee pathways.
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Federal civil servants have issued an August 11, 2026 deadline to the FG to resolve unpaid wage award arrears and 40% peculiar allowance, warning of possible action.
Governor Soludo declares Monday sit-at-home over in Anambra after being stuck in Onitsha traffic for 15 minutes, signaling economic activities resuming.
Sweden's Migration Agency applies stricter good conduct requirements to all residence permit applicants from July 13, 2026, covering debts, benefits fraud, and criminal links.
Sweden removed permanent residency eligibility for asylum-related permit holders from July 12, 2026, aligning with EU pact, affecting thousands.
Qatar introduces two new 10-year residence permits for senior executives and entrepreneurs, with salary and investment requirements, as part of its Vision 2030 plan.
Anambra Governor Soludo reveals why the state withdrew from a World Bank loan, citing fiscal prudence and unfavorable terms, impacting development projects.
FG bans MDAs from awarding contracts without cash backing to curb fiscal indiscipline. New policy effective immediately.
PFN President Bishop Wale Oke has vowed that Christians will break the new law penalizing preaching in buses with a N50,000 fine, daring the government to arrest them.
Spain requires five years continuous legal residency for permanent residency, with early options for retirees, incapacitated workers, and spouses of citizens.
Foreigners seeking citizenship in the US, Denmark, or Norway must meet strict residency rules—five, nine, or eight years—before applying.
Canada's IRCC published 10 tips to help foreigners avoid mistakes when applying for visas, permanent residence, or citizenship. Learn the common errors here.
UAE introduces Job Seeker Visa for foreign graduates to find work without a local sponsor, offering 60, 90, or 120-day validity.
Australia's new Direction 117 prioritises onshore family visa applicants, placing partner and child visas ahead of parent and relative applications.
To work legally in Spain, non-EU citizens like Nigerians must secure both a work and residence permit and a visa, or risk deportation, per Spain's 2025 guidelines.
Germany requires foreign workers to hold a residence title for five years for permanent residency, but EU Blue Card holders can obtain it in just 21 months.
Canada extends temporary immigration measures for Palestinians in Canada and Gaza, offering work and study permits until 2027, with over 2,500 permits issued so far.
Sweden's Parliament approved stricter citizenship rules effective June 6, 2026, with no transition period. Foreign applicants now need 8 years residency, income proof, clean conduct, and language knowledge.