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
Canada has vowed to introduce a comprehensive set of new security measures along its border with the US, including enhanced surveillance and the creation of a joint “strike force” aimed at tackling transnational organized crime. This commitment comes in response to a threat from President-elect Donald Trump, who has warned that, starting in January, he … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, officially commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters. The state-of-the-art complex is named after the president and aims to revolutionize the country’s migration and border management processes. The complex includes several key components: the Command and Control Centre (for regular migration), … Read more
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to visit South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This trip follows his recent state visit to France. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 1, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and … Read more
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has informed its customers about an upcoming migration to a new core banking application system, which will result in temporary disruptions to banking services. The transition to the advanced Finacle Core Banking Application Systems is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 11, 2024, and is expected to conclude by Monday, October … Read more
Sweden’s government announced yesterday a substantial increase in grants for immigrants who choose to return to their home countries, aiming to encourage more voluntary departures. Starting in 2026, immigrants opting to return will be eligible for up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000), according to the right-wing administration supported by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats. Migration Minister … Read more
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board granted asylum to at least 1,467 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection between January 2023 and March 2024. This raises the total number of successful asylum claims by Nigerians to 11,370 from 2012 to the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration … Read more
President Tinubu, citing UN data, stated Nigeria is among the top 10 countries with the most traveled citizen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria is ranked among the top 10 countries globally for the most traveled citizens, according to United Nations data. He acknowledged the complexity and scale of migration … Read more
Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. Instructions issued by Nigerien Ministry of Interior for reopening at 12:00 midnight via radio message on social networks. Enhanced controls and security measures mandated along 1,500-kilometre boundary stretch following reopening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 200 medical and clinical staff at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The recruitment, it was gathered, is part of the government’s efforts to replace health workers who have migrated to foreign nations from the FMC in Abeokuta in recent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. According to a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa gave the warning when she visited some Nigerians in one of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has opened up on the state’s “self-inflicted troubles” resulting from what he described as the growth trajectory of the state over the past two decades. He spoke on Thursday at the ongoing Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Marrakech, Morocco, with the theme: “Leveraging Cities and … Read more
The new agreement is aimed at supporting safe and legal migration and speeding up the removal of foreign criminals On Thursday, a flight chartered by the UK government was said to have conveyed no fewer than 21 people, comprising Nigerian and Ghanaian nationals EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As … Read more