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By Emmanuel Nduka  Dubai authorities have rolled out fresh visa restrictions targeting Nigerian nationals, effectively banning solo tourist travel for applicants between the ages of 18 and 45. The revised policy mandates that individuals in this...

By Ebi Kesiena The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has commenced emergency food airdrops to thousands of people trapped in the war-ravaged Upper Nile State of South Sudan, where ongoing violence and inaccessibility have deepened...

By Emmanuel Nduka  Goldman Sachs has named former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a senior adviser, marking a return to the global investment bank where he began his career over two decades ago. Sunak, who...

By Ebi Kesiena Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called on BRICS nations to lead a transformative global agenda that addresses the twin challenges of climate change and health inequity. Speaking on behalf...

By Ebi Kesiena A Nigerian woman based in the United Kingdom, Ms. MaryAnn Kikelomo Oduntan, has been honoured with one of the highest recognitions in the country, the King Charles Award for Voluntary Service. The award,...

By Ebi Kesiena Ethiopia has approved a bilateral agreement with Nigeria to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a step toward easing official travel and strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement, which...