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Nigeria slammed with travel ban as US expands entry restrictions
By Ziggy Ojiegbe Nigeria has been placed under a partial travel ban by the United States as the Trump administration expands restrictions on entry into the country, citing security concerns, weak vetting systems, and rising political tensions. Under the new…
Nine sub-Saharan migrants freeze to death in eastern Morocco
Nine Sub-Saharan African migrants have died from freezing temperatures in eastern Morocco near the border with Algeria, according to a local human rights group. The deaths occurred between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12 in the Ras Asfour area near Touissit,…
US embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas
In compliance to an order issued by US District Judge Allison Burroughs, the government of the United States has required the country’s consulate services at its embassies to resume processing of visas for intending international students of Harvard University. “Effective…
Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from entering US
President Donald Trump Wednesday declared a ban on citizens of 12 countries mainly from Africa and Middle East from entering the United States. He also ordered increased entry restriction on people of three other African countries and four other nations…
Nigerian prostitution mafia queen extradited to Italy
A most wanted Nigerian mafia queen has been received by the Italian police on her way straight into prison for exporting young compatriots to Europe where they are allegedly forced into prostitution by coercion. The woman simply identified as Ms…
Big oil, global experts rally support for 24th WPC
Sopuruchi Onwuka Country organizing committee for the triennial World Petroleum Congress has declared massive industry and government support for the 24th edition of the global industry confab slated for Calgary, Canada in 2023. Media statement available to The Oracle Today…
NTDC Hackaton plugs Nigeria into $8 trn global e-tourism
Sopuruchi Onwuka Federal government is working to position the Nigerian tourism industry for enhanced international investments and promote the nation’s capacity to tap into a global play that is worth over $8.0 trillion. Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation…
African aviation industry to hit $400 bn valuation by 2040
Africa’s commercial aviation market is projected to hit a valuation of $400 billion by 2040, requiring about 63,000 new professionals over the next 20 years, according to new market outlook by aviation vessel manufacturer, Boeing. .Boeing stated in its outlook…
Nwanne Connect: Hero Lager hosts live concert for Easterners
P-Square, Illbliss others Perform Nwanne Connect, The Largest Gathering of Brothers held over the weekend in Onitsha with top Nigerian artists performing hit songs. The campaign is in recognition of Igbo people, culture, and the celebration of brotherhood. Some of…
