At least 24 vehicles have been set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in South Africa after anti-immigration protests descended into violence in two major cities, according to the police. The clashes occurred on Thursday in Soweto, a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, and Durban, a major port city on South Africa’s east coast. The…
Tanzania has removed Nigerian nationals from its Referred Visa Category, easing the visa process for Nigerians travelling to the East African country. The decision, announced by Tanzania’s Immigration Services Department on September 25, 2026, follows amendments published in Government Gazette No. 246 of 2026 and takes immediate effect. Previously, Nigerians were subject to additional immigration…
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 30, 2026, following increased demand from Nigerians seeking passport services. The extension was approved following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with the NIS urging Nigerians in the UK to take advantage of…
The United States grants approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas each fiscal year, offering qualified foreign nationals a pathway to permanent residency through employment, professional expertise, or investment. According to reports, the visas—issued between October 1 and September 30 each fiscal year—are classified into five employment-based (EB) preference categories, each designed to attract individuals with specialised…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have agreed to strengthen their partnership to enhance migration reporting in Nigeria through specialised training, research and knowledge sharing. The collaboration is designed to equip journalists with a deeper understanding of migration issues, particularly the distinction between regular and irregular migration, while promoting accurate, balanced and…
The Federal Government has announced that the final batch of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will arrive in the country on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing evacuation programme. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the evacuation flight will be operated by Air Peace,…
The Federal Government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday, July 7, as violent xenophobic hostilities targeting black migrants continue to escalate across the country. The upcoming flight marks the latest phase of an emergency repatriation exercise launched by Nigerian authorities following deadly protests and clashes led…
The Southwest Zonal Office of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons ,NCFRMI has hosted a major town hall meeting bringing together over 100 refugees and asylum seekers living across Lagos State to mark year 2026 World Refugee Day The forum served as a direct line of communication between displaced communities and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption policy for Rwandan nationals. The development follows the announcement made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, where he disclosed Nigeria’s decision to grant visa-free entry to citizens of Rwanda for short stays….
The Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has revealed that over 840,000 foreigners are currently overstaying their visas in Nigeria, describing the situation as a major migration challenge. The minister said the figure—exactly 848,290—was obtained through Nigeria’s upgraded immigration tracking system. He noted that irregular migration is a global issue requiring international cooperation, and addressing visa overstays is crucial to curbing crimes…
