Category: News

The resurgence of terror attacks in some parts of the North has raised concerns among stakeholders as many displaced residents decry the attitude of both state and federal governments to their plight. Boko Haram, bandits and armed herders were said to have sacked no fewer than 250 communities in the region, with 6,000 displaced residents […]

The Federal Government has announced stricter immigration penalties, warning that expatriates who overstay their visas beyond six months will face a five-year entry ban, while one-year overstay will attract a 10-year ban. According to the Federal Government, any of the overstays will incur a daily fine of $15, starting from the visa’s stated exit date. […]

The United States Embassy has announced revised visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, set to take effect from April 22. According to a statement issued on Friday by the US mission, all applicants attending interviews in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 visa application form featuring a confirmation barcode beginning with “AA” followed by […]

The Federal Government has set up a subcommittee to assess the direct and indirect impact of the recent trade tariffs announced by the United States on Nigeria’s economy. According to a statement released on Friday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, the Economic Management Team, […]

File Photo: Travelers An increasing number of Nigerians who previously migrated in pursuit of better opportunities have started returning home, citing unmet expectations and depression in their host countries. The development is a reversal of the popular “Japa” trend, which has seen millions of Nigerian youths migrate to Europe, America and Asia in search of […]

The Federal Government has announced stricter immigration penalties, warning that expatriates who overstay their visas beyond six months will face a five-year entry ban, while overstaying for one year will attract a 10-year ban. Additionally, the government said overstaying will incur a daily fine of $15, starting from the visa’s stated exit date, effective from […]

• Says effect on exports would be negligible The Federal Government has unfolded plans of a meeting by the Economic Management Team (EMT) to review the various scenarios and available options arising from the recent 14 percent tariffs imposed by the United States of America on Nigeria’s exports to that country. Also, the government highlighted […]

The Beijing Legacy for Global Advancement has honoured the Chairman of the Tribune titles, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, over her dedication to the preservation of socio-cultural, political heritage and advancing women in leadership. The award ceremony, which was held as a parallel event during the 69th session of the Commission for the Status of Women […]

Veteran banker and founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc, who was also a former chairman of the telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, has passed on. A statement issued on Tuesday by his family according to The Punch, said the business tycoon died on Monday at the age of 85. He reportedly died in […]

The leadership tussle in the Labour Party took a dramatic twist on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party announced the removal of Hon Afam Ogene as LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives over his involvement in anti-party activities. The NEC also vowed to direct the disciplinary committee […]