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Policy

Honda pauses $15bn Canada EV plant as demand shifts

Honda Motor Co. has reportedly put its planned $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada on hold, as weakening demand in the United States pushes the company to refocus on hybrid models across North America. The development was first reported by Nikkei Asia. Responding to

Policy

Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, sidelines incoming political heavyweights

Nigeria’s Senate has moved decisively to reshape its leadership framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, which will usher in the 11th National Assembly. The revised structure introduces stricter eligibility criteria that could exclude a wave of incoming political heavyweigh

Immigration & Visas

Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress - Travel And Tour World

Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress Travel And Tour World

Immigration & Visas

Canada Fast-Tracks 33,000 Temporary Foreign Workers for Permanent Residency

By: Ochuko Kokofe New policy opens doors for thousands of Nigerians and other immigrants contributing to the Canadian economy. In a significant shift aimed at stabilizing the labour market and rewarding economic contributors, the Government of Canada has announced plans to fast-t

Community

Carney announces $270M military aid package for Ukraine

Canada will provide additional military assistance to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Monday at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, stating that Canada will contribute

US lifts visa freeze affecting Nigerians, other foreign-trained doctors
Immigration & Visas

US lifts visa freeze affecting Nigerians, other foreign-trained doctors

The United States has reversed its earlier suspension of visa processing for foreign-trained physicians, allowing doctors from Nigeria and about 38 other countries to resume their applications. A report by The New York Times indicated that the restriction, introduced in January,

Remittance & Finance

Meta acquires robotics startup ARI to boost humanoid AI ambitions

Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), strengthening its push into advanced AI systems designed to operate in real-world environments. ARI is known for developing robotic intelligence that enables machines to interpret, anticipate, and respo

Remittance & Finance

Tin Can port: Customs intercepts N18.9b cannabis-in-cars shipment from Canada -

Tin Can port: Customs intercepts N18.9b cannabis-in-cars shipment from Canada

Reps Advance 50-Year National Economic Plan Bill to Second Reading
Policy

Reps Advance 50-Year National Economic Plan Bill to Second Reading

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a 50-year national economic plan for Nigeria. During plenary, the sponsor of the bill, Amobi Ogah, criticised the country’s long-standing inconsistency in implementing development policies, des

Policy

Toronto World Cup Tickets Pulled Amid Price Cap Shake-Up

Resale tickets for matches in FIFA World Cup scheduled for Toronto have vanished from FIFA’s official marketplace following the rollout of a new pricing law. The governing body said its resale portal is undergoing adjustments to align with fresh legislation in Ontario that bars i

Remittance & Finance

Nigeria’s New Remittance Discipline and the Hard Work of Rebuilding Trust - Business News Nigeria

Nigeria’s New Remittance Discipline and the Hard Work of Rebuilding Trust Business News Nigeria

Policy

US Senate Blocks Effort to Limit Trump’s Potential Military Action Against Cuba

The United States Senate has voted down a proposal aimed at preventing Donald Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without congressional approval. In a 51–47 vote largely along party lines, the Republican-controlled Senate approved a procedural move that blocked a Dem

Immigration & Visas

Nigerians, other foreigners rush to gain citizenship via Canadian-born ancestors -

Nigerians, other foreigners rush to gain citizenship via Canadian-born ancestors

Immigration & Visas

Canada visitor visa processing time now 44 days for those applying from Nigeria - Business News Nigeria

Canada visitor visa processing time now 44 days for those applying from Nigeria Business News Nigeria

Immigration & Visas

Canada to introduce advanced technology methods to curb visa fraud - Business News Nigeria

Canada to introduce advanced technology methods to curb visa fraud Business News Nigeria

Policy

US Lawmaker Accuses Nigerian Security Elements Of Enabling Attacks On Christian Communities -

US Lawmaker Accuses Nigerian Security Elements Of Enabling Attacks On Christian Communities

Immigration & Visas

UK study visas for Nigerians rise to 30,204, remain among top four sources - Business News Nigeria

UK study visas for Nigerians rise to 30,204, remain among top four sources Business News Nigeria

Remittance & Finance

Weak regulations worsening building collapse cases in Nigeria — Australia-based engineer -

Weak regulations worsening building collapse cases in Nigeria — Australia-based engineer

Remittance & Finance

Revealed: How Nigeria outbid Australia to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Fencing Championship -

Revealed: How Nigeria outbid Australia to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Fencing Championship

Remittance & Finance

Diaspora must drive Nigeria’s health reforms – Adeniyan -

Diaspora must drive Nigeria’s health reforms – Adeniyan

Immigration & Visas

FG insists Nigeria safe as US pulls embassy officials -

FG insists Nigeria safe as US pulls embassy officials

Immigration & Visas

Naira settlement for diaspora remittances will boost FX security – Experts - Daily Trust

Naira settlement for diaspora remittances will boost FX security – Experts Daily Trust

Immigration & Visas

UK visa curbs loom for Nigeria, others as reparations intensify - Business News Nigeria

UK visa curbs loom for Nigeria, others as reparations intensify Business News Nigeria

Community

Nigeria: Jos attack puts spotlight on US missionary who claims Christian persecution - The Africa Report

Nigeria: Jos attack puts spotlight on US missionary who claims Christian persecution The Africa Report

Remittance & Finance

Canada implements stricter hiring rules for low-wage foreign workers - Business News Nigeria

Canada implements stricter hiring rules for low-wage foreign workers Business News Nigeria

Immigration & Visas

CBN: IMTOs’ naira settlement for diaspora remittances deepens FX transparency, security - Business News Nigeria

CBN: IMTOs’ naira settlement for diaspora remittances deepens FX transparency, security Business News Nigeria

Policy

Australia tightens entry rules, dangles bigger pay for Nigerians, others - Legit.ng

Australia tightens entry rules, dangles bigger pay for Nigerians, others Legit.ng

Remittance & Finance

Tax Liabilities Beyond Borders: How Nigeria’s new tax regime affects the Nigerian diaspora - Business News Nigeria

Tax Liabilities Beyond Borders: How Nigeria’s new tax regime affects the Nigerian diaspora Business News Nigeria

Immigration & Visas

Nigerians, others to pay more as Canada increases residence, citizenship fee - Business News Nigeria

Nigerians, others to pay more as Canada increases residence, citizenship fee Business News Nigeria

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