President Donald Trump has rolled out sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, sharply raising the cost of hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme and unveiling a costly new “Gold Card” residency scheme. Starting September 21, 2025, U.S. employers will pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B worker on their staff, for a maximum…
In a recent report, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) of Canada revealed that 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerians were rejected in the first part of 2025. According to the data, out of 3,548 claims submitted, 2,292 were approved, representing a 65% acceptance rate. The high rejection rate has raised concerns among human rights…
Ghana has agreed to accept West African Nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday, September 10. A batch of 14 deportees, comprising Nigerians, a Gambian, and others, has already arrived in Accra, with Ghanaian authorities facilitating their onward return to their respective home Countries. Mahama justified the…
A growing number of Nigerian students in the UK are facing an uncertain future as the British Government cracks down on International Students, including around 10,000 Nigerians, who are being warned to leave the Country after their visas expire. The warning comes after a surge in asylum claims from visa holders, which have more than…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining a Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. The revised fee structure sets the cost…
