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FG urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restrictions on Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has appealed to the United States to reconsider its newly revised visa reciprocity policy, which now restricts Nigerian non-immigrant visa holders to a single-entry permit valid for just three months. The appeal was made in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who expressed Nigeria’s concern over…
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African mining ministers adopt unified reporting code, hail Alake’s leadership
Ministers of mining from across Africa have adopted the Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) to enhance transparency and standardization in the continent’s mineral resource management. The decision was reached during the sixth inter-ministerial meeting of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), where Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, was praised for his leadership in steering the group…
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Lead with empathy, give your little—Oluremi Tinubu tells First Ladies at global forum
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on women in positions of influence to make meaningful contributions to their societies—no matter how small—emphasizing that even modest efforts can have life-changing impacts. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy in New York, Tinubu addressed First Ladies from across continents, encouraging them to embrace their leadership…
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NIHOTOUR inaugurates tribunal with Justice Ishaq Bello as chairman
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has officially inaugurated the Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Tribunal (HTTT) to strengthen regulatory oversight and dispute resolution within Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry. The tribunal was established in accordance with Section 40 (1) and (2) of the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act, which provides for a specialized adjudicatory body to handle matters relating to…
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‘Don’t lose momentum on constitution review’ – Oyo Speaker tells NASS
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on the National Assembly to expedite the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking during the 2025 National Assembly Open Week at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Ogundoyin expressed concern…
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Reps seek increase in parliamentary seats to 552
The House of Representatives has proposed a Constitution amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Under the proposed framework, 83 additional seats would be created exclusively for women. That is 55 in the House of Representatives, increasing its membership from 360 to 415, and…
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‘Make your social media activity public’ — US tells Nigerian student visa applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new requirement for applicants of F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, mandating that they adjust the privacy settings on all personal social media accounts to “public.” F, M, and J visas are issued to individuals traveling to the US for educational and exchange programs. The updated requirement, effective immediately, was disclosed…
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PHOTO NEWS: NCC wins WSIS 2025 Prize
The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC’s Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), won the WSIS 2025 Award for Access to Information and Knowledge at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes Awards on Monday, July 7, 2025. The 2025 WSIS Forum, branded as WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, holds 7-11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a platform for multi stakeholder…
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Nigeria remains committed to global nuclear test ban — Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the global ban on nuclear testing, stressing that the country has no interest in nuclear weapons amid pressing socio-economic challenges. Shettima made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), at the Presidential…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges inclusive rural development on World Rural Development Day
By Kunle Sanni – As the world marks World Rural Development Day 2025, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for a united national effort to ensure that no community is left behind in the quest for a stronger, more resilient country. In a message commemorating the day, which has the theme “Rural Development: Resilience to Global Change,” the First Lady…
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