Nigerians & African Diasporans In Texas, Rally Support for Bishop Vincent’s 2026 Senate Campaign
Renowned Nigerian-American community leader, military chaplain, broadcaster, and author, Bishop (Col.) Paul N. Vincent, has called on Nigerians, Africans, and the broader immigrant community across Texas and the United States to rally behind his 2026 U.S Senatorial campaign.
US Embassy Revises Immigration Visa Process in Nigeria, Effective January 1 2025
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
In a statement shared on its official X page on Tuesday, the embassy revealed that applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice during the visa process.
Trump Vows to End US Birth Right Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate birth right citizenship, which currently grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States as per the 14th Amendment.
In his first broadcast interview since winning the election in November, Trump spoke with NBC’, where he reaffirmed his commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants, even those with family members who are US citizens.
“We’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people, but we have to end it,” he stated.
How Nigerian Applicants Can Avoid Schengen Visa Rejection
Nigerian applicants can avoid getting their Schengen visa applications rejected by ensuring certain steps are followed.
A Schengen visa is a short-term travel permit enabling non-EU or EEA citizens to visit the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180 days. The Schengen Area comprises 27 countries, covering most of mainland Europe, as well as non-EU nations like Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Globally, the rate of Schengen visa rejections has increased due to several factors, including stricter screening processes, heightened immigration concerns, and incomplete or inaccurate documentation.
South Africans Call for President Ramaphosa’s Resignation for Approving 5 Year Visa Policy for Nigerians
The decision by the South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa to introduce a simplified five-year visa process for Nigerians has led to increased calls for his resignation by citizens of the country.
He revealed this initiative at the 11th session of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, South on Tuesday, December 3.
Critics are demanding the reversal of the decision, accusing the government of putting foreign relations ahead of domestic issues.
Canada, Germany, And New Zealand Stand as Key Destinations for Skilled Workers In 2025
Canada, Germany, and New Zealand are becoming prime destinations for skilled workers seeking new opportunities in 2025.
These countries offer strong economic prospects, competitive salaries, and efficient immigration pathways, making them attractive options for professionals looking to relocate.
According to the DAAD Scholarship, these nations also provide clear routes to citizenship, ensuring long-term success for workers.
Nigerians Spend Over N68bn On UK Visa Applications In 1 Year
Between June 2023 and June 2024, the British government processed more than 225,000 Nigerians’ applications for UK visas.
Marc Owen, Director of Visa, Status, and Information Services at UK Visas and Immigration, the British High Commission in Lagos made this announcement during the opening of Africa’s largest UK visa application centre this week. He said,
“In the year to June 2024, we processed more than 225,000 UK visas for Nigerian nationals across all categories and this new partnership demonstrates our continued commitment to ensuring our visa services are accessible, efficient and meet the needs of all applicants.”
UK Launches Africa’s Biggest Visa Application Centre in Lagos
VFS Global is proud to announce that residents of Nigeria, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC) located in Ikeja (Lagos).
Commenting at the launch of the new UK Visa Application Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, Mr. Marc Owen, Director of Visa, Status and Information Services at UKVI, said: “The opening of our new VAC in Ikeja marks an exciting milestone for UKVI and VFS Global in the provision of a world-class UK visa service here in Nigeria and elsewhere across Africa.”
“In June 2024, we processed more than 225k UK visas for Nigerian nationals across all categories and this new partnership demonstrates our continued commitment to ensuring our visa services are accessible, efficient and meet the needs of all applicants.”
Tobi Adegboyega, Popular UK Based Pastor to Be Deported Over £1.87m Fraud
Nigerian born self-acclaimed pastor, Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down in the United Kingdom over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights.
An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old who is a cousin should be deported back to his country, Nigeria after investigations exposed the misuse of funds by his church.
Canadian Authorities Discover Over 10,000 Fake Foreign Student Acceptance Letters
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has flagged over 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters this year. These numbers mark a notable 30% rise in fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters compared to the previous year.
These letters, submitted as part of study permit applications, have come under rigorous scrutiny following enhanced checks by Canadian immigration authorities, as reported by The Globe and Mail.
Bronwyn May, the Director-General of the IRCC’s International Students Branch, noted that the verification process has revealed extensive misuse of fraudulent documents.
