190 Nigerians Repatriated from UAE
The Federal Government has repatriated a total of 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates.
According to a statement released by the National Emergency Management Agency signed by its Director General, Director, North Central Zone, Bashir Garga, on Tuesday, the returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 5:57 AM on Tuesday and were received by combined team of government officials led by NEMA.
Nigerians Flock to Canada: Permanent Residency Approvals Hit 15-Month Peak
More Nigerians are paying millions of naira to be allowed to live and work in Canada for up to five years. The number of Nigerians with permanent residency (PR) status in Canada has surged to a new 15-month high.
Immigration Receives 66 Trafficked Nigerians From Ghana
The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday evening received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration at about 4.00.p.m.
France Makes It More Difficult for Undocumented Migrants to Work in the Country
Key Takeaways
• France has tightened the employment rules for undocumented migrants.
• French employers who hire undocumented migrants now face a fine.
• France’s left-wing parties and some organisations have condemned the tightening of the measure.
20 Professions Which Can Easily Get You a Work Visa in Hungary
The 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses reveals that Hungary is grappling with labor shortages in 36 occupations.
Hungary’s labor market faces significant shortages, particularly in the cleaning industry, construction, engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, and personal care services, according to Schengen.News.
Additionally, the number of job vacancies in Hungary has increased over the past few years, despite some fluctuations. In 2023, Hungary reported 79,000 job vacancies, as per Statista.
Frequently Asked Questions About Visas for Students, Workers and Tourists Coming to Canada
Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold.
Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Here is a compilation of the most common questions that newcomers have, regarding visas for workers and students.
Lithuanian Club, FK Dembava, Signs 23 Nigerian Footballers
Lithuanian Football Club, FK Dembava, has signed no fewer than 23 Nigerian footballers to compete in the Lithuania II Lyga.
Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday that OPM brokered the signing of the footballers.
He said that the players, including eight females and 15 males, signed their contracts at a short ceremony in Port Harcourt.
UK Grants Ghanaian Man Permanent Residency After 47 Years
The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has granted permanent residency to Nelson Shardey, a Ghanaian, who has lived in the country for 47 years after being told he was not British.
Shardey had assumed he was officially British after arriving in the UK in 1977 to study accounting on a student visa that allowed him to work.
The Ghanaian took on a series of jobs and said no one ever queried his right to live or work in the UK.
Nigeria Ranks As 4th Largest Source Country for Study Permits to Canada
Nigeria ranks as the 4th largest source country for study permits to Canada according to reports, which is a recent update on the economic impact of international education in Canada.
Study permits from Nigeria, India, Phillipines, Hong Kong and Colombia combined contributed $30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022, amounting to 1.2% of Canada’s GDP for that year.
18 Jobs That Make It Easier for Foreigners to Obtain a Polish Work Visa
Key Takeaways
• Although Poland has the lowest unemployment rate among EU countries, it reported labour shortages, particularly in 28 occupations.
• Skilled crafts and trades, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation emerged among the affected sectors.
• Despite an increase in the foreign workforce, Poland expected to need additional workers from abroad.
