The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) will host a three-day regional training for journalists on investigating economic and financial crimes in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, from September 22 to 24, 2025. The announcement was contained in a press release signed by Timothy Melaye, Acting Principal Officer, Communication and Advocacy, GIABA. According to …
The ancient coastal town of Badagry is preparing to host a cultural event—the 5th Edition of the Door of Return Festival, scheduled for October 18, 2025, which will also feature the official commissioning of the iconic "Door of Return Monument." This was announced during a media briefing led by Hon. Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in …
Male travellers are no longer eligible for Qatari visas unless accompanied by their families, according to new regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Interior. The Qatari authorities said the measures followed repeated cases of overstays by Nigerian visitors. Under the new policy, only female applicants and family groups are allowed to apply for tourist …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The United States government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and journalists. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the proposed rule is intended to tighten oversight and reduce what it described as risks associated with prolonged stays. The new visa restriction comes barely …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Sudan’s army has denied allegations that its forces bombed a convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to civilians in a famine-stricken region, amid intensifying scrutiny of both warring parties over the deepening humanitarian crisis. Reports emerged on Friday that airstrikes had targeted vehicles transporting food and medical aid to communities cut off by months …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Federal Government has vowed to impose reciprocal measures on United States citizens seeking entry into Nigeria, following the U.S. government’s new visa requirements mandating Nigerian applicants to disclose details of their social media activity over the past five years. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced the policy in a statement on …
US president pushes for direct talks, says security guarantees for Kyiv will involve Europe with Washington’s coordination By Rafiyat Sadiq United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to convene a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The proposal …
By Rafiyat Sadiq French President Emmanuel Macron has formally acknowledged the violent repression carried out by French forces in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence. The admission follows a joint investigation by French and Cameroonian historians into France’s suppression of independence movements between 1945 and 1971. READ ALSO: Israel Intensifies Gaza City Bombing …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A British Army investigation has found that some soldiers stationed in Kenya continue to use sex workers, despite a ban introduced in 2022. The inquiry focused on the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk), located near Nanyuki, about 200 km north of Nairobi. It examined conduct at the base from July 2022 …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
