Nigerians barred from applying for US visas in other countries
The U.S. now requires visa applicants to attend interviews only in their country of residence or nationality, tightening restrictions for Nigerians and others.
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FG summons Dangote and NUPENG to emergency meeting…
The Federal Government has called Dangote and NUPENG to an emergency meeting to prevent a nationwide strike that could paralyze the economy.
Nigeria to experience total lunar eclipse on Sunday night
Nigeria and other West African nations will experience a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, turning the Moon a striking red hue for over an hour.
Sowore: “Deleting that tweet is not an option”, Tinubu’s Brazil comment sparks fresh Sowore–SSS confrontation
Omoyele Sowore has rejected pressure from Nigeria’s secret police to delete a tweet calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal,” vowing to continue his activism despite threats.
US State Department ends practice of cross-border visa appointments for non-immigrants
The US Department of State has announced a major policy change requiring non-immigrant visa applicants to schedule interviews strictly in their country of nationality or residence, ending the long-standing practice of applying across borders.
Oyedele: Fuel levy to boost roads, exempts kerosene, LPG, CNG, renewables
The federal government says its proposed 5% fuel surcharge will fund road infrastructure, exempting kerosene, LPG, CNG, and renewables.
Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 7 September 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning.
Nigerian deportations from U.S. see sharp decline…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has removed at least 2,330 Nigerian nationals between 2014 and early 2025, with deportation figures showing a significant decline from their peak during the Trump administration but 3,690 more Nigerians remaining under agency watch.
Nigerian students scramble for UK work visas amid deportation fears
Nigerian students in the UK are panicking and exploring legal avenues to remain in the country following a government warning and crackdown on those overstaying their visas, with many expressing strong reluctance to return to Nigeria’s economic hardships.
Mother admits leaving newborn in dumpster, police say
A Georgia woman has been arrested after allegedly abandoning her newborn son in a motel dumpster, where he was found alive and is now in stable condition.