Nigerian Canadian Community in Fort McMurray Secures $27,000 Scholarship Funds for Nigerian Students at Keyano College
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta – The Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray (Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray (NCAFM)) has successfully raised $27,000 to establish a permanent scholarship fund for Nigerian students studying at Keyano College, marking a major milesto
Protest in Dublin over death of Congolese immigrant pinned down by security guards
Hundreds protested in Dublin demanding accountability after Congolese immigrant Yves Sakila died while being restrained by security guards outside a department store, in an incident many have compared to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US. The post Protest in Dublin over
Nigerians in diaspora urged to participate actively in US politics -
Nigerians in diaspora urged to participate actively in US politics
CNN Founder Ted Turner Is Dead
Media titan Ted Turner, the man who rewrote the rules of broadcasting with round-the-clock news, has died at 87, according to CNN. In 1980, Turner flipped the switch on Cable News Network, the first channel devoted entirely to rolling news, planting a flag that would soon dominat
Honda pauses $15bn Canada EV plant as demand shifts
Honda Motor Co. has reportedly put its planned $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada on hold, as weakening demand in the United States pushes the company to refocus on hybrid models across North America. The development was first reported by Nikkei Asia. Responding to
Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, sidelines incoming political heavyweights
Nigeria’s Senate has moved decisively to reshape its leadership framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, which will usher in the 11th National Assembly. The revised structure introduces stricter eligibility criteria that could exclude a wave of incoming political heavyweigh
Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress - Travel And Tour World
Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress Travel And Tour World
Canada Fast-Tracks 33,000 Temporary Foreign Workers for Permanent Residency
By: Ochuko Kokofe New policy opens doors for thousands of Nigerians and other immigrants contributing to the Canadian economy. In a significant shift aimed at stabilizing the labour market and rewarding economic contributors, the Government of Canada has announced plans to fast-t
Canada Unveils $1.1bn Lifeline for Firms Hit by U.S. Metal Tariffs
The government of Mark Carney has announced a major relief package worth C$1.5 billion (about $1.1 billion) to support Canadian companies affected by new U.S. tariff rules on metal-containing imports. The policy shift by the administration of Donald Trump introduced a 25% tariff
130 Nigerians seek repatriation after latest anti-immigration protests in South Africa - MSN
130 Nigerians seek repatriation after latest anti-immigration protests in South Africa MSN
NIDCOM, IOM, EU, key stakeholders drive National Diaspora Policy review - Blueprint Newspapers
NIDCOM, IOM, EU, key stakeholders drive National Diaspora Policy review Blueprint Newspapers
Carney announces $270M military aid package for Ukraine
Canada will provide additional military assistance to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Monday at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, stating that Canada will contribute
US lifts visa freeze affecting Nigerians, other foreign-trained doctors
The United States has reversed its earlier suspension of visa processing for foreign-trained physicians, allowing doctors from Nigeria and about 38 other countries to resume their applications. A report by The New York Times indicated that the restriction, introduced in January,
NiDCOM, IOM to Review Nigeria’s Diaspora Policy Implementation - Voice of Nigeria
NiDCOM, IOM to Review Nigeria’s Diaspora Policy Implementation Voice of Nigeria
Three Days In, Nigeria’s Naira‑Only Remittance Rule Has Big Cracks To Fill - WeeTracker
Three Days In, Nigeria’s Naira‑Only Remittance Rule Has Big Cracks To Fill WeeTracker
Carney hails Canada–Europe ties, welcomes Armenia–Azerbaijan peace progress at EPC Summit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has underscored Canada’s strong partnership with Europe while praising recent progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan during the 8th Summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan. Carney expressed gratitude to Armen
Meta acquires robotics startup ARI to boost humanoid AI ambitions
Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), strengthening its push into advanced AI systems designed to operate in real-world environments. ARI is known for developing robotic intelligence that enables machines to interpret, anticipate, and respo
First TAM Ltd Keeps Nigerian in Canada Waiting for N1.5m Refund After Hungarian Visa Failure - FIJ NG
First TAM Ltd Keeps Nigerian in Canada Waiting for N1.5m Refund After Hungarian Visa Failure FIJ NG
Poland 2026 Qualifier : Nigeria’s Falconets beat Malawi in Ikenne -
Poland 2026 Qualifier : Nigeria’s Falconets beat Malawi in Ikenne
Canada Aims to Finalize Three Major Trade Deals This Year: Minister
Canada is working to conclude three significant trade agreements before the end of the year, according to International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The targeted deals involve Mercosur, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and India. In an interview this week, Si
NISER, NiDCOM validate diaspora study - Realnews Magazine
NISER, NiDCOM validate diaspora study Realnews Magazine
Canada Introduces Refugee Healthcare Cost-Sharing: New Policy Raises Equity Concerns
By: Ochuko Kokofe Refugees across Canada are beginning to shoulder part of their medical expenses today, following the implementation of a new federal policy that introduces cost-sharing in refugee healthcare coverage. The change, rolled out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizensh
Networked Influence or Individual Competence?-Re-thinking the Future of Work in the Digital Age
By Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola International Workers’ Day Reflection First African Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, Global Education Advocate, Chartered Manager, UK Digital Journalist, Strategic Advisor & Prophetic Mobiliser for National Transf
Tin Can port: Customs intercepts N18.9b cannabis-in-cars shipment from Canada -
Tin Can port: Customs intercepts N18.9b cannabis-in-cars shipment from Canada
Kalu leads high-level parliamentary roundtable on trade, investment to Canada - Tribune Online
Kalu leads high-level parliamentary roundtable on trade, investment to Canada Tribune Online
Iranian Delegation Misses FIFA Pre-World Cup Meeting After Canada Airport Dispute
Officials from the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran will miss a key FIFA pre-World Cup meeting in Vancouver after turning back at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport following a dispute with Canadian immigration authorities. Iranian state-linked media repor
Reps Advance 50-Year National Economic Plan Bill to Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a 50-year national economic plan for Nigeria. During plenary, the sponsor of the bill, Amobi Ogah, criticised the country’s long-standing inconsistency in implementing development policies, des
Bank of Canada Holds Rates, Warns Inflation Will Rise in Short Term
The Bank of Canada has left its key policy interest rate unchanged at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive time, while warning that inflation is set to increase in the near term. In its latest Monetary Policy Report, the central bank projects inflation will peak at around 3% in April
Toronto World Cup Tickets Pulled Amid Price Cap Shake-Up
Resale tickets for matches in FIFA World Cup scheduled for Toronto have vanished from FIFA’s official marketplace following the rollout of a new pricing law. The governing body said its resale portal is undergoing adjustments to align with fresh legislation in Ontario that bars i
Canada Unleashes $660M Lifeline to Rescue Struggling Sports System
The federal government has opened the floodgates with a pledge of over $750 million for sports in Canada, following a commission’s finding of a “widespread funding crisis” plaguing a system described as fractured and, at times, unsafe. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Nigeria’s New Remittance Discipline and the Hard Work of Rebuilding Trust - Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s New Remittance Discipline and the Hard Work of Rebuilding Trust Business News Nigeria
How CBN’s New Remittance Rule Will Change Dollar Transfers Into Nigeria - Today FM 95.1 - Today FM 95.1
How CBN’s New Remittance Rule Will Change Dollar Transfers Into Nigeria - Today FM 95.1 Today FM 95.1
Dabiri-Erewa, NISER boss call for shift in utilisation of diaspora remittance -
Dabiri-Erewa, NISER boss call for shift in utilisation of diaspora remittance