June 11
Africa: First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »
June 08
South Africa: Ghana Evacuates 1,000 Citizens From South Africa As Xenophobic Attacks Increase
"We kept our promise. No Ghanaian has been abandoned in harm's way," Mr Ablakwa wrote. Read more »
May 20
Africa: Falana Petitions African Commission Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Read more »
May 19
Africa: Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals
Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo's commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation. Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: Immigration Officer Testifies On Undeclared $1.45m Found On Austrian At Lagos Airport
According to the prosecution, the Austrian man allegedly failed to declare the foreign currencies at the airport's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: U.S. Suspends Visa Operations in Abuja Embassy
"US Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments," the post read. Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger
The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. Read more »
February 18
Libya: Migrants, Refugees in Libya Subjected to 'Systematic' Abuse - UN Report
It also described it as a "brutal and normalised reality" that has become business as usual in Libya. Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Ex-Immigration Boss Babandede Joins APC, Declares Senate Bid
Following his registration, Mr Babandede formally declared his intention to run for the Senate from the Jigawa Northeast District in 2027. Read more »
December 23, 2025
Nigeria: U.S. Announces Date for Suspension of Visa Issuance to Nigerians, Others
The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card holders, or on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas. Read more »
December 11, 2025
Ghana: Ghana Deports Three Israelis in Retaliatory Move
Four of the seven Ghanaians affected were members of a parliamentary delegation attending an international cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv, the country's capital. Read more »
December 05, 2025
Nigeria: Immigration CG Visits Kebbi, Assesses Checkpoint Attack, Meets Stakeholders
"I've also considered it needful to make it clear that what happened was not just an assault on NIS, it's an assault on Nigeria's sovereignty, legal border governance and the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Deny Visas to Applicants Who Worked in Fact-Checking, Content Moderation
The memo also ordered consular officers to examine the LinkedIn profiles and resumes of H-1B visa applicants. Read more »
December 03, 2025
Nigeria: U.S. to Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible for 'Anti-Christian' Violence
The US government said policy was being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Ac Read more »
November 28, 2025
Africa: Trump Threatens to Suspend Immigration From 'Third World' Countries
In a statement shared on Truth Social on Friday, Mr Trump portrayed the US as in decline due to uncontrolled migration. Read more »
November 12, 2025
Africa: Three Die As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greece's Crete
ERT reported that 56 people have been rescued so far, and the search for possible further passengers was ongoing. Read more »
September 11, 2025
Ghana: Ghana Receives Nigerians, Other West Africans Deported From U.S.
According to Mr Mahama, Ghana agreed to receive West African deportees because the ECOWAS protocol on free movement already allows nationals from the region to enter the country… Read more »
September 10, 2025
Nigeria: Qatar New Visa Rules Restrict Nigerian Men From Solo Travel
In addition, visa applicants must provide proof of a confirmed return ticket alongside hotel accommodation. Read more »
August 28, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Immigration Service Raises Passport Fees From Sept. 1
The latest upward review in passport cost is coming a year after the government implemented a similar policy. Read more »
August 27, 2025
Nigeria: 'It's Not Xenophobia'-South African Envoy Explains Visa Denials, Urges Stronger Ties
Mr Moroe spoke on Wednesday at the 25th anniversary of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) in Lagos. Read more »
August 22, 2025
Nigeria: Contemporary African Migrations - Agency and Dignity, By Toyin Falola
It is a privilege to be part of JICA TICAD9 2025 in Japan. I am grateful to my host, Makiko Itoh, Seifudein Adem, and other staff members of the JICA Ogata Sadako Research… Read more »
August 19, 2025
Nigeria: Us Revokes 6,000 Student Visas
The State Department, on Monday, said many of the visas revoked involve violations such as assault, burglary and driving under alcohol influence. Read more »
August 18, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Claiming Boko Haram Persecution, Wife, Children to Be Deported From Canada
The Nigerian claimed Boko Haram terrorists attacked his home in 2018, killing his cat, and later attempted to kidnap his son. He said the Nigerian police failed to act when he… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria's President Faults New U.S. Visa Policy, Says It's Unfair, Non-Reciprocal
The presidency has declared that the US claim of reciprocity as the reason for the recent visa policy does not accurately reflect the reality of Nigeria's current visa policy… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Nigeria: How We're Reforming Nigeria's Visa, Residency Processes - NIS
NIS hopes that these reforms will enhance transparency, simplify access to immigration services and foster confidence amongst migrants, investors, development partners and the… Read more »
