Decoding Nigerian Passports: A Traveller’s Essential Handbook
Passports are fundamental travel documents that play a crucial role in international mobility, serving as proof of identity and nationality. Whether for leisure, business, or official purposes.
Top 10 Occupations That Can Get You a Greece Work Visa
Highlights: Top 10 occupations to get a Greece work permit
• Recent reports reveal huge job vacancies across 17 occupations in Greece.
• The construction and hospitality sector reported the maximum number of job vacancies in Greece.
• Skilled workers from Asia and North America are in demand in Greece.
• Around 180,000 agricultural workers are required to fill labor shortages in the country.
FG Increases International Passport Fees
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the fees for obtaining Nigerian passports, effective from September 1, 2024.
This was revealed by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Kenneth Udo, in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, the fee adjustment is part of the government’s efforts to uphold the quality and security of the Nigerian Standard Passport.
Foreign Workers in Italy Generally Earn Less Compared to Native Workers, Study Reveals
Key Takeaways
• A recent study revealed that foreign workers in Italy tend to earn less than locals.
• As of January 2023, about 2.4 million foreigners were working in Italy, representing over ten per cent of the total workers.
• Italy is expected to need additional foreign workers in the upcoming years to tackle shortages in different sectors.
Croatia Boosts Its Workforce by Issuing 20,000 Work Visas Monthly
Highlights:
• The Interior Ministry of Croatia has decided to issue 20,000 work permits per month.
• This move is aimed at addressing the labor force shortage, especially in the tourism sector.
• Schengen Visa news reports that coastal cities in Croatia are issuing more work permits.
• Around 85,000 residence permits have also been issued to facilitate foreign worker immigration.
Canada Introduces Direct PR Pathway for French-Speaking Students from Africa
Ottawa, Canada’s capital city is set to introduce a new pilot program aimed at attracting and retaining Francophone international students by offering them a direct pathway to permanent residency upon graduation.
In a press release made via its official immigration site, it states that the initiative called the ‘Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot’ (FMCSP), will officially launch on August 26 and is in partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary institutions.
Nigerian Nurses Trapped by License Verification Suspension: Calls Mount for Immediate Action from NMC
Nigerian nurses, already burdened by overwork and poor remuneration, are now facing a new and alarming challenge—being held professionally hostage by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The council has indefinitely suspended the verification of licenses, a mandatory process required for nurses seeking to migrate abroad for better opportunities. This move has sparked outrage across social media, with many calling on the NMCN to lift this restriction and allow nurses to pursue better working conditions outside Nigeria.
Step by Step Guide to Accessing UK eVisa Account
The United Kingdom Government has announced that it is switching to a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with eVisas.
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. You will need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your UK eVisa.
UK announced this in a statement on Monday, stating that “the UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status.”
Indians, Nigerians Most Employed in the UK – Report
Indian and Nigerian nationals were the most employed nationals in the United Kingdom, surpassing Britons, between 2019 and 2023.
This is according to data from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
During this period, employment for European Union nationals in the UK dropped by 241,600, reflecting a notable shift in the workforce composition.
No More Paper Document: UK Gives New Requirement for Nigerians to Stay More Than 6 Months
A significant overhaul of the UK immigration system is set to impact Nigerians planning to stay in the country for more than six months. The government is phasing out physical documents like the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in favour of a digital immigration system.
