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Visa overstay: US, UK ramp up warnings, may ban violators
Vanguard News Amids the on-going visa restrictions and increased scrutiny on international students and other non-immigrant visa applicants, the United States government and its British counterpart, yesterday, restated their resolve to ban Nigerians, who overstay their visa duration from their respective countries. The warning came amid significant shifts in their immigration rules in both countries,…
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US explains visa cancellation for Nigerians, other Nationals
The Sun Newspaper The United States Government has given reasons for cancelling visas issued to Nigerians and nationals of other countries. The Embassy of US told Daily Sun, that a recent report on the issue was in the interest of national security. The report titled:‘The quiet revocation: Why is the U.S. silently cancelling Nigerians’ visas?’…
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Just In: FG declares Friday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark the 2025 Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.…
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Federal varsities begin replacement of migrated, retired lecturers
Punch Newspaper Federal universities and other higher institutions of learning across the country have begun fresh recruitment of academic and non-teaching staff to replace retired and migrated workers, The PUNCH has learnt. The recruitment drive follows the reversal of the ban on employment in tertiary institutions earlier imposed by the administration of the late former…
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FG Considers Privatisation, Concessioning 91 Enterprises
The Federal Government revealed on Tuesday that the Ajaokuta Steel Company, Trade Fair Complex (TFC), and other blue-chip enterprises are among the 91 enterprises to be privatised or concessioned soon. Others include Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), refineries, and several other enterprises, including five international airport terminals. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Director-General (DG) of…
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OAU, UNILORIN Defeat over 23 Varsities to Win Debating Championship
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have emerged as top winners in the 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC). In a statement on Saturday, Ahmed Lawal, the ANUDC general secretary, said the 12th edition hosted by UNILORIN from August 24 to 30, 2025, brought together over 25 universities. Lawal said the…
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FG unveils new curricula for basic, secondary schools
The federal government has unveiled comprehensive curricula across basic, senior secondary and technical education, aimed at reducing overload and enhancing quality learning outcomes. The new curricula will commence in the 2025/2026 academic session. Announcing the development on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba…
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RHI Employment: FG Notifies Successful Applicants
Government-backed employment scheme, Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, has kicked off sending congratulatory messages to the selected applicants via their respective electronic mails. The National Directorate Employment which is overseeing the exercise urged the selected applicants to await further directive from the state coordinator of the scheme. Applicants are urged to keep their eyes glued on…
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North West leads in FEC projects with N5.97tn – FG
Punch Newspaper The Budget Office of the Federation has disclosed that the North-West geopolitical zone received the highest share of Federal Executive Council projects approved under President Bola Tinubu, amounting to N5.97tn or more than 40 per cent of the total N10.92tn approvals. The Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, made this revelation in…
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Woman Burnt To Death in Niger Over Alleged Blasphemy
A woman has been burnt to death by a mob in Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The woman, reportedly a restaurant owner, allegedly made comments considered offensive while interacting with a customer in her establishment. It was gathered that the customer jokingly proposed marriage to her, citing the tradition…