Nigeria Immigration Service Rolls Out Contactless Passport Application in UK, Europe, Ireland

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of its contactless passport application system in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The launch is set for Friday, February 7, 2025, and aims to simplify passport application and renewal processes for Nigerians in the diaspora. “This initiative set for launch on 7th of February 2025…

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UK Denies Harsh Visa Policies Against Nigerians

The United Kingdom has issued approximately 300,000 visas to Nigerians in recent years, according to British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries remains strong, with Nigeria being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the UK’s post-Brexit migration policies. Montgomery refuted claims of harsh visa policies, asserting…

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BREAKING: Airlines to Accept Expired UK Residency Permits for Travellers Until… — Home Office

Information reaching the EKWEANAEDO ONLINE has it that airlines will accept expired UK residency permits as valid travel documents until “at least March 31.” This decision, which was announced in a statement by the Home Office, follows the outcry on the timing and challenges with the rollout of the UK Government’s eVisa system, which was…

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Tinubu Heads To France From UK

President Bola Tinubu is expected to travel to Paris, France, from London, United Kingdom, soon for another “significant engagement,” according to his close political ally and former placeholder running mate, Ibrahim Kabir Masari. Tinubu had left for London on October 2, 2024, for a two-week vacation. In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on…

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Cherwell District Council, UK Celebrates Okeke As first Black Councillor, Chairman

In celebration of Black History Month, the first black councillor and chairman of Cherwell District Council, United Kingdom Dr. Chukwudi Okeke has been recognized for his historic achievements. Dr. Okeke who hails for Amaokpala Community in Orumba North Council Area was elected as the council’s first black councillor in 2022 and becoming chairman in 2024….

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