Nigeria High Commission cuts UK passport intervention fee to £20
Reduction follows backlash over £70 administrative charge LONDON — The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has reduced its fee for the ongoing passport intervention exercise from £70 to £20, following protests and scrutiny over the additional charge. The fee was reduced on Wednesday, although applicants were reportedly not formally notified of the change […]
Police officer killed, teachers kidnapped in Cameroon attack
A police officer was killed and five teachers kidnapped in an attack on a teacher training centre in Cameroon, local authorities said on Wednesday, in the latest violence to hit the country’s English-speaking west.
Canada tightens student intake, prioritises master’s, PhD candidates
Canada has announced plans to further reduce the number of international students entering the country at lower levels of study, while increasing its focus on attracting highly skilled students pursuing master’s and PhD programmes.
Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin
Two-week repair works on the Kara Bridge have triggered heavy gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours.
Obi demonstrated power of restraint in Benue – NDC’s Moses Paul
According to Moses, Obi’s decision to pull back in the face of opposition demonstrated restraint and should form a major part of the conversation surrounding the incident.
Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions
BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime. According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to […]
