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BREAKING: FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec 20 to Jan 5

The Nigerian government is giving citizens a special gift this holiday season: free train rides! From December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, Nigerians can travel for free on all train routes where services are currently available. This announcement was made by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, during a press briefing […]

New Guidelines for Nigerian Visa Applicants from the US Embassy

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has introduced new requirements for immigrant visa applicants. Starting January 1, 2025, applicants with scheduled interviews must visit the US Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the visa process. The announcement was made on the embassy’s official X (formerly Twitter) page. The changes aim to help applicants […]

NCAA to Punish Airlines for Delayed Ticket Refunds

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made it clear that airlines will face penalties if they fail to refund passengers for their tickets on time. This announcement was made by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The NCAA has emphasized the importance […]

Nigerian Railway Corporation to Run Special Year-End Train Services

As the festive season approaches, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to operate special train services across the country. This initiative, directed by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation, aims to make travel affordable and enjoyable for Nigerians celebrating Christmas and New Year. In a statement released by the NRC’s Deputy […]

FAAN MD, Olubunmi Kuku, Issues Strict Directives to Security Heads at Lagos Airport

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has taken a significant step to enhance security and streamline passenger experience at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a recent meeting with the heads of all security agencies at the airport, Kuku launched the “Operation Air Clean” initiative. The aim […]

Canada Ends 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa Option for Nigerians and Other Nationals

Canada recently announced it will no longer issue the 10-year multiple-entry visa for citizens of Nigeria and several other countries. This type of visa, once the standard, allowed holders to travel in and out of Canada without needing a new visa each time. The change comes as part of Canada’s efforts to manage the post-COVID […]

FAAN: Enugu Airport Will Not Close Before Christmas

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport will stay open through the Christmas season. There are no plans to shut down due to runway conditions, as some reports had suggested. Mr. Hillary Umunna, the Enugu Airport Manager, shared this news in a recent interview, assuring that the […]

UK Deports Record Number of Nigerians and Ghanaians in One Flight

On October 18, 2024, the UK made headlines by deporting a record 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians on a single flight. This action, confirmed by the Home Office, is part of a significant increase in immigration enforcement since the Labour government took power. In just a few months, around 3,600 individuals have been returned to various […]

Tanker Explosion in Minna Kills 30 People, Burns 50 Cattle

A tragic accident occurred in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, where a tanker explosion claimed the lives of over 30 people. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, September 8, 2024, around 12:30 am, along the Lapai-Agaie road, about 2 kilometers away from Dendo Community. The disaster took place when a […]