Germany unveils flexible visa options with the EU Blue Card and new Opportunity Card. New Zealand offers a residency-friendly system with points-based skilled migration. Finland simplifies visa access for workers, students, and families within the Schengen zone. With visa rejections on the rise from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, Nigerians are looking to … Read more
Russia is grappling with a severe demographic decline that threatens its economic and developmental ambitions. To counter the shrinking workforce, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for migrants in a recent interview with state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world, but … Read more
A Nigerian man mounted a podium in New York City. Let’s call him Mr. A. He captivated the audience with his oratory wizardry. And as he stepped from the podium about 10 minutes later, a burst of applause from the enthralled audience accompanied him while his home country, Nigeria, also came crashing after him. EDITOR’S … Read more
Just the other day, Amaka posted on her IG “Why Japa if you could afford to pay 20,000 dollars for travelling expenses?”. EDITOR’S PICK Two Journeys In One House: BBNaija Announces Season 9 Start Date Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Form New Confederation, After Leaving ECOWAS Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again Under that post, Amaka’s … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a crackdown on civil servants who have relocated abroad while still drawing salaries without officially resigning. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President demanded immediate reimbursement of all wages fraudulently received by civil servants involved. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Approves N35 Billion To Kickstart Student Loan Disbursement Minimum Wage: Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom has recently revised its list of companies and organizations granted licenses to sponsor skilled immigrants via the temporary worker immigration pathway. According to the latest details on its website, the most recent update on January 12, 2024, reflects an expansion in the approved companies to a total … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government, in collaboration with sub-nationals, will train more persons to fill the professional gap now conspicuous in health, tech and other sectors due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome. This online media platform reports that Tinubu gave the assurance on Monday at Owerri, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a United Kingdom-based immigration lawyer, Femi Aina, has provided valuable insights for Nigerians wishing to travel to the UK with their family members. The new policy, which came into effect on January 1, restricted Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing dependants via the study visa route. The Home … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe has promised to initiate specific wealth creation policies that will increase opportunities for young people in the State to connect to job vacancies, such that the desperation of seeking greener pastures in other climes at all cost, would … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Wife of President Bola Tinubu, Remi Tinubu, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not have become Nigeria’s leader if he remained abroad. The first lady, while speaking at the Nigeria Economic Growth and Trade Summit on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunji Alausa, a nephrologist, has explained how Nigeria can rescue its health sector, stating that the country needs to operate a private sector-driven healthcare economy to fix the troubled sector. Alausa, a ministerial nominee, gave the explanation on Friday during his screening exercise before the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian family with five children regrets finding themselves in dire straits after borrowing millions of naira, selling their house, and car to fund their relocation to the United Kingdom. The family embarked on this life-changing journey with hopes for a better future, but their dreams have been shattered as … Read more
Pastor Oyedepo has advised youths to stay in Nigeria and build the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bishop David Oyedepo has cautioned youths against the ‘japa’ Syndrom (leaving Nigeria for greener pastures). The founder of the Living Faith Church, better known as Winners Chapel, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. … Read more