US pressuring African nations to receive Venezuelan deportees, says minister
He emphasized that Nigeria is unlikely to accept such deportees, especially if they are prisoners.
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Russia expands scholarship programme for Nigerians through cultural pact
The Russian Federation has proposed increasing its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students beyond the current 220 slots.
El-Rufai to Tinubu govt: You won’t be in power forever
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has reminded officials in President Tinubu’s government that power is fleeting, urging them to reflect and learn from past administrations.
Nigeria maintains five-year visas for U.S. citizens, criticizes lack of reciprocity
We want to reiterate that the US government’s claim of reciprocity as the reason for its current visa policy towards Nigeria does not accurately reflect the actual situation.
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning, 10 JULY 2025
Summary of Nigerian News.
FG urges review as US, UAE tighten visa rules for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, met with the US Ambassador to address the changes, pledging improved compliance and secure documentation.
Statement by Nigeria on United States visa restrictions
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens.
Nigeria obtains $747m loan for Lagos-Calabar highway project
The Federal Government has secured a $747 million syndicated loan to fund Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stretching from Victoria Island to Eleko Village.
Bandit leader Turji enters peace talks with government
Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader in Nigeria’s North West, has declared interest in peace talks, following years of bloodshed across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina states.
‘Mind-boggling’ fraud uncovered at NNPCL — Olukoyede
“In the last three weeks, we launched a commission-wide investigation into the extractive industry… What we have discovered is mind-boggling.”