Day: May 1, 2024

Australia Named Top Destination in The World for Expats – says Boston Consulting Group

Australia Named Top Destination in The World for Expats – says Boston Consulting Group

Australia has for the first time been named the No. 1 destination in the world for professionals seeking to relocate internationally.

A new report from Boston Consulting Group, based on a survey of more than 150,000 professionals across 188 countries, found that Australia’s post-pandemic jobs boom had helped the country supplant Canada as the most desirable destination for expats globally.

155 Stranded Nigerians Safely Repatriated from Libya

155 Stranded Nigerians Safely Repatriated from Libya

On Tuesday, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) conducted a successful repatriation operation, bringing back 155 stranded Nigerians from Libya.

According to a post by the National Emergency Management Agency (@nemanigeria) on X, the IOM facilitated the voluntary repatriation exercise, ensuring the safe return of the individuals.

Canada Increases International Students’ Weekly Working Hours To 24

Canada Increases International Students’ Weekly Working Hours To 24

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, stated on Monday that international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. This is a change from the 20-hour limit on work hours for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is set to expire on Tuesday.