At least 98 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa since 2022 in mob attacks, hate-related violence and alleged extrajudicial killings, according to Nigerian officials. The figure has become a major point of concern as anti-migrant tensions continue to put Nigerians and other African nationals at risk. The crisis is no longer only about individual…
The Trump administration has paused US visa applications and appointments for immigrant visas at American embassies and consulates worldwide as it prepares to introduce tougher screening rules. The pause is part of a wider Trump immigration crackdown that could affect people seeking to move to the United States, as well as foreigners already in the…
Nigeria’s security agencies face renewed scrutiny over allegations of people being held for years without trial, raising a question that goes beyond individual cases: how can the state fight insecurity effectively if people can remain in detention without a clear judicial resolution? One of the cases attracting attention is that of Onyeaka Ozioma Elizabeth, an…
Nigeria and Canada have taken a major step towards direct air travel, signing an expanded Air Transport Agreement that allows airlines from both countries to operate scheduled flights between the two countries for the first time. The agreement provides for up to 14 passenger flights and 10 cargo flights per week in each direction, with…
The Trump administration has launched another attempt to narrow who can receive U.S. citizenship at birth, signaling that becoming American could become significantly harder for some families if the policy survives the legal challenges expected to follow. On August 6, President Donald Trump signed two executive actions targeting birthright citizenship and so-called “birth tourism”. The…
The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
For years, the biggest obstacle for many Nigerians applying for a U.S. tourist or business visa was getting approved. Under a new permanent policy announced by the U.S. State Department, another challenge is now firmly on the table: affordability. The United States has officially made its visa bond program permanent, allowing consular officers to require…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged the Federal Government to consider reciprocal visa measures against South African artistes following reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied visas to enter South Africa. The Kogi Central senator called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service to review visa applications from…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has doubled down on his support for U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that immigration policy could permanently reshape America’s political landscape if Republicans lose control in future elections. Speaking in a widely shared video posted on X, Musk claimed that another four years of Democratic leadership would result in…
The United States has begun detaining foreign nationals with expired visas at airports, marking a significant expansion of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. According to reports, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have detained travelers at check-in counters, boarding gates and arrival terminals at at least 15 airports in recent weeks. Those affected reportedly…
