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Stranded W. African migrants toil in Moroccan farms
By Frank Okon Migrants from West Africa are increasingly becoming the backbone of Morocco’s agricultural workforce, stepping into jobs left vacant as local laborers move to cities in search of better opportunities. Across key farming regions in Morocco, migrants now…
Spain to legalize residency of up to 500,000 immigrants
Ziggy Ojiegbe Spain is moving to grant legal residency to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, including many Nigerians and other African nationals, in a sweeping policy shift aimed at recognizing their role in the country’s economy. The measure, finalized…
UK bans Kanye West over hate speech against Jews
Sopuruchi Onwuka Kanye West has been barred from entering the United Kingdom, a sweeping government move that reflects the escalating consequences of years of antisemitic rhetoric and controversy surrounding the artist. British officials denied West’s travel authorization, concluding that his…
NCDMB, Edison finalize deal to boost Bayelsa tourism
Radisson brand anchors in Yenegoa Sopuruchi Onwuka Bayelsa State is poised for a significant boost in tourism, hospitality and business activities as plans progress for the commissioning of a Radisson-branded hotel developed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board…
Kenyan official searching to help stranded Nigerian in Nairobi
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency report A county official in Nairobi, Geoffrey Mosiria, is appealing for information about a Nigerian national, Ekene Ofia, whose whereabouts are currently unknown after he reportedly disappeared while awaiting assistance. According to Kenyan media outlet Tuko,…
Over 27,000 flights, 4.4m seats cancelled as travelers stranded in Middle East
Frank Okon More than 27,000 flights to and from the Middle East to international destinations have been cancelled, with an estimated 4.4 million airline seats removed from schedules over the past week as Iranian regime ratchets bombardment of neighboring Arab…
Iran war: Qatar to extend visas for stranded travelers
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Qatari Ministry of Interior has assured travelers stuck in the country due to the prevailing airspace closure that their entry visas would be extended without fees for one month for all entry categories. The extension, according to…
NCDMB’s 204 room Radisson Hotel and Conference center ready by December
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is working with key private sector partners to commission a 204-room hotel and conference center near its headquarters in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State. The agency which is currently developing capacity for…
Dual citizens face tighter UK entry rules without British passport
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Nigerians and other nationals who also hold British citizenship will no longer be able to enter the United Kingdom using only their foreign passports, following new rules that took effect on February 25. Under the…
Japa: UK, NAPTIP warn Nigerians against Asia scam trafficking
Spotlight Nigerian survivors of scam trafficking Sopuruchi Onwuka The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, which played key role in rescue and safe return of Nigerians who were lured and forced to work at scam hubs in Asia, has activated…
