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UN Warns of Malaria Crisis as South Sudan Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Floods Displace Nearly 380,000 in South Sudan, Triggering Malaria Crisis and Food Shortages Amid Political Stalemate
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN- Floods sweeping across South Sudan have displaced nearly 380,000 people and affected over 1.4 million, according to the United Nations, … Continue Reading
UK Companies Seek Entry-Level Packers: High Wages & Visa Sponsorship for Low-Skilled International Workers
Entry-Level Packing Roles with Visa Sponsorship: UK Companies Seek International Workforce For Competitive Wages and Career Growth
As part of an effort to address workforce shortages, several companies in the UK are now providing visa sponsorship for entry-level packing positions. … Continue Reading
Canada’s New Work Permit Rules To Disqualify 67,000 International Graduates
New Work Permit Rules Leave Thousands of International Graduates Without Work Permits, Sparking Debate Over National vs. Local Labor Needs
Canada’s new post-graduation work permit (PGWP) regulations, introduced in November 2024, could disqualify thousands of international graduates who pursued studies … Continue Reading
Nigeria Spent $10 Billion on Food Imports in 2023
In a recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria’s expenditure on food imports in 2023 reached a staggering $10 billion, with approximately $3 billion allocated specifically for importing grains.
In 2023, Nigeria spent an astonishing $10 billion on … Continue Reading
UK Expands Seasonal Worker Visa Program to 45,000 To Tackle 2025 Agriculture Workforce Gaps
U.K Government to Issue 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas in 2025 to Boost Food Production and Address Workforce Shortages in The Agricultural Sector
In a strategic move to tackle workforce shortages, the UK government has announced that it will issue 45,000 … Continue Reading
Trump’s “Day One” Plan: Mass Deportations, Pardons for January 6 Rioters, and Energy Expansion
Trump’s First Day Agenda Targets Immigration, Energy, and Justice Reform, Sparking Debate Over Mass Pardons and Border Security
In his usual bold style, U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed an assertive plan for his first day back in the White … Continue Reading
S.A, 6 Other African Countries Set To Benefit From Dangote Refinery’s Fuel Export As Market competition Heats Up
As Dangote refinery expands its reach across Africa, local marketers clash over pricing and push for import alternatives to ease fuel costs.
In a significant development for African energy markets, the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical complex in Nigeria is set … Continue Reading
Canada Changes Visa Rules: 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visas No Longer Automatic
Canada Impliments New Policies, Tightens Tourist Visa Rules, Shifting Away from Automatic 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visas
Canada has made a significant new shift in its tourist visa policies, ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas for visitors. The new rules, … Continue Reading
Akwa Ibom, Delta, 12 Other States Rely Heavily on FAAC for Survival
The FAAC distributes funds monthly, using factors such as statutory allocations, Value Added Tax (VAT), and the 13 percent derivation principle.
Abuja, Nigeria – A new report by Budgit has revealed that 14 Nigerian states, including Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, … Continue Reading
Luxembourg Extends Schengen Visa Program for Short Stays in 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know
Luxembourg’s short-stay Schengen Visa remains active for 2025, opening New doors for travelers to explore Easier Access To Tourism, Business, and Study Across Luxembourg and other Schengen countries with ease
Luxembourg’s Schengen Visa (Type C) allows travelers to experience the … Continue Reading