US Introduces Visa Bond for Nigerian Travellers
US visa bond programme will require eligible Nigerian and other African business and tourist visa applicants to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 as the United States moves…
UK Updates Student Visa Financial Evidence Rules
The UK government has updated its Student visa guidance, confirming that applicants from several African countries, including Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia, can apply without submitting proof of funds at the…
Tinubu Declines South African Envoy Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid renewed concerns over persistent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in…
Super Falcons Target WAFCON Glory in Morocco
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) begins in Morocco on Sunday, with 16 nations battling for continental glory, World Cup qualification and a record $2 million winners’ prize.…
Nigeria Edge Egypt to Retain U-19 Team Title
Nigeria produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and successfully retain the boys’ U-19 team title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra, denying the North Africans…
SAN Calls for Death Penalty in Terror Cases
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Wahab Shittu has urged Nigeria to retain the death penalty for terrorists, describing it as a necessary punishment for crimes that threaten lives, national…
State Police Bill Passes House as Lawmakers Back Major Security Shift
State Police Bill has passed the House of Representatives, bringing Nigeria a step closer to creating state police as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. Lawmakers approved…
OPay Reveals Technology Behind Seamless Digital Payments
Behind every successful digital payment, money transfer, bill payment and merchant transaction in Nigeria lies a powerful technology system that most users never see. At the recent OPay Media Parley…
Kila Calls for Complete NYSC Overhaul
Renowned political economist and jurist Professor Anthony Kila has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed NYSC reforms, describing them as “a wrong step in the right direction” and urging a complete…
Omoyele Sowore Prosecution: Amnesty International Demands Nigeria Drop Charges
Omoyele Sowore prosecution faces fresh scrutiny as Amnesty International urges Nigeria to withdraw all charges and end judicial harassment. Omoyele Sowore prosecution has drawn fresh criticism after Amnesty International urged…
