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UK Scraps £3,000 Visa Bond for Nigerians
April 19, 2022
After deliberating on effecting a £3,000 visa bond for Nigerians traveling to the United Kingdom this November, the UK Government has announced the cancellation of the policy. News emerged months back that the UK will demand £3,000 visa bond from high-risk individuals in certain countries, including Nigeria, when visiting. A Home Office spokeswoman told AFP: … Continue reading UK Scraps £3,000 Visa Bond for Nigerians
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Repatriation of 267 Nigerian Prisoners from UK: What Does The Future Hold?
April 19, 2022
Ever since the United Kingdom announced its plan to repatriate 267 residents in its prisons, I couldn’t stop my thoughts from resolving the future of these soon-to-be repatriated prisoners. Foreign prisoners are becoming quite pricey in these financially trying times for the UK. I understand that it had to reevaluate its priorities on how … Continue reading Repatriation of 267 Nigerian Prisoners from UK: What Does The Future Hold?
To Enter Britain, Visiting Nigerians Will Pay £3,000 – FG Denies Knowledge
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Government has denied that it is aware of news making rounds that the British Government will include its visiting citizens in the list of “high-risk of abuse” countries that will be required to deposit £3,000 on entry, and collect it when returning or forfeit it, if they do not return at the said … Continue reading To Enter Britain, Visiting Nigerians Will Pay £3,000 – FG Denies Knowledge
Google Transparency Report for 2012: Nigeria, Africa Missing
April 19, 2022
Google has released its transparency report for the second half of 2012, reporting requests it regularly receives from governments and courts around the world to hand over user data – for certain purposes. Google releases the report twice yearly, over a period of six months, to show to the public, how much authorities are requesting … Continue reading Google Transparency Report for 2012: Nigeria, Africa Missing
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Nigeria-UK Bilateral Trade To Reach £8 Billion By 2014
April 19, 2022
By David Stephen. Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will grow to £8 billion (2 trillion naira) by 2014, from £4 billion where it stands now. This will come in from growth in exports and import of raw materials and products between the two economies. The Nigerian Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun … Continue reading Nigeria-UK Bilateral Trade To Reach £8 Billion By 2014
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Discover Nigeria: The National Anthem “Arise O’ Compatriots”
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu. Prior to the independence of Nigeria, the anthem of the United Kingdom was sung at national events and ceremonies. As implied, the “God Save the Queen “anthem eulogized the British Monarch and was unreflective of the deep-seated aspirations of a “soon-to-be” free Nigeria. Along with the many relics of colonialism handed down … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The National Anthem “Arise O’ Compatriots”
