Tag: Nigerians
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United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that visa applicants must disclose their entire social media history on the DS-160 form, including all usernames or handles used in the past five years. Applicants are required to certify the accuracy of all information provided. Recall the mission warned that omitting or providing misleading information could jeopardize…
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Twelve Nigerian men, rescued from forced labor in the Central African Republic has returned to Abuja, Nigeria, after enduring nearly two years of unpaid work and sexual abuse by their Chinese employers. Their plea for help gained attention through a viral video, prompting swift intervention by the Nigerian government, including the Ministry of Foreign…
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President of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to become shareholders in his $20 billion refinery in Lekki, Lagos. This announcement was made at the Global Commodity Insights Conference in Abuja, where Dangote emphasized his commitment to partnering with African governments, private investors, and institutions. He highlighted…
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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged calm amid protests in Ghana where some Ghanaians called for Nigerians to be expelled over alleged crimes. NiDCOM’s CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the generalization of Nigerians as criminals, emphasizing that most are good ambassadors and that bad actors should face sanctions. She further look urged Nigerians in…
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President of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest in Nigeria and the continent, emphasizing that significant investments are essential for growth and development. He criticized the practice of stashing wealth abroad, noting that other nations invest ill-gotten funds locally to boost their economies. Dangote highlighted his $20bn…
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U.S. Department of State has announced that most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry with a three-month validity, effective immediately. With Existing visas issued before July 8, 2025, remaining valid, this update is part of the U.S. global visa reciprocity policy, which can be reviewed and adjusted over time. The…
