The government of Canada has increased the proof of funds for Nigerians and other international students from ₦8,025,000.00 ($10,000) to ₦16,050,000.0000 ($20,000). Marc Miller, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday, saying the new requirement will take effect from January 1, 2024. “Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada. For 2024, a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635, representing 75%…

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The Lagos state government has sacked 450 employees of the Lagos State Water Corporation. It was learnt on Thursday that the affected staff members were shocked when they were served with sack letters on Tuesday and given an ultimatum to surrender all the government property in their care. The decision to sack the workers jolted some of the staff members who were not affected by the exercise. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a staff member said that many of the laid-off staff members had spent several years working with…

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Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, the ex-General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, is dead. He was 80 years old. Chief Frank Kokori breathed his last at a kidney treatment hospital in Warri, Delta State, in the early hours of today, Thursday. One of his aides, who confirmed the painful development, said he would want the family to formally break the news to the media. “He passed on this night. I would want the family to break the news formally to the media. “I am…

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The National Assembly complex in Abuja was yesterday invaded by protesters over the killing of scores of innocent citizens by a military drone on Sunday in Kaduna State after a misinterpretation of activities at the scene. This is as the United Nations (UN) deplored the airstrike, which is one of the country’s deadliest military bombing accidents. The UN Human Rights Office deplored the attack, noting that it was the latest of at least four airstrikes that have resulted in significant civilian fatalities since 2017. The army had acknowledged one of…

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The Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women for 2023 was released on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The list includes 100 women who excel in various fields, such as business, media, politics, entertainment, and technology. The list was compiled using four main parameters: spheres of influence, money, media, and impact. Ngozi Okonji-Iweala, the Director-General, World Trade Orgainsation makes the list at number 87 as one of the two Nigerians on the list, alongside MO Abudu. Okonjo-Iweala’s inclusion is evidence of the great influence of her leadership and the vital…

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Nine Nigerians who attempted to stowaway to Europe through The Gambia have been received by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos Command. The stowaways had claimed that they were lured into the voyage by some of their friends who were lucky to make it to Europe through the same path. It was gathered that the Nigerians involved are between the age range of 21 to 30. They attempted to travel to Europe through The Gambia sea, but they were spotted by the ship captain who…

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