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JUST IN: Why we reduced US visa validity for Nigerians – US Embassy

11 July 2025

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the US embassy on Tuesday announced that it had reduced visa validity for non-immigrant Nigerian applicants from five years to three months.

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ADC’s swift spread in North-east stirs mixed reactions

11 July 2025

So far, scores of top politicians from different political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have joined the party in the North-east

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Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar

11 July 2025

Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar [PHOTO CREDIT: Yusuf Maitama Tuggar]

Mr Tuggar stated that accepting the deportees would be difficult for Nigeria to do.

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Botswana 0–1 Nigeria: Ihezuo’s late strike fires Super Falcons into WAFCON quarterfinals

11 July 2025

Super Falcons of Nigeria [PHOTO CREDIT: NG Super Falcons ]

The win at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca keeps Nigeria top of Group B with six points from two matches and extends their unbeaten start to the tournament

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Many bandits killed in attempt to raid Kebbi community

11 July 2025

The bandits had reportedly crossed into Kebbi to carry out Wednesday's foiled attack.

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US Embassy clarifies Visa Validity reduction policy for Nigerians, denies link to deportees, BRICS

11 July 2025

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that the recent decision to reduce visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant applicants is not politically motivated and has no connection to Nigeria’s stance on deportees, affiliation with BRICS, or adoption of e-visa policies. The clarification follows widespread speculation that the policy was a response to Nigeria’s […]

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NNPCL may sell Warri, Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries after 2025 review – Ojulari

11 July 2025

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has stated that the sale of the country’s non-performing refineries, including those in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna, remains a possibility as the company undertakes a full review of its downstream operations. Ojulari made this known in an interview with […]

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Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada over fentanyl and trade retaliation

11 July 2025

President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with Canada by threatening to impose a sweeping 35% tariff on all Canadian imports to the United States starting August 1, citing Canada's alleged failure to curb the flow of fentanyl into the country.

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CAC to upgrade company registration portal for faster, seamless access

11 July 2025

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has informed the general public of its plans to optimize its portal to guarantee enhanced performance for users.

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UK, Woodhall launch N1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund to power Nigeria’s cultural exports

11 July 2025

Woodhall Finance House, in partnership with the UK Government, Polaris Bank, and the Lagos State Government, has announced a N1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund targeted at scaling export-ready enterprises across fashion, film, music, digital art, and beauty.

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No Backyard, No Problem: How to Throw the Perfect Indoor BBQ Party in Nigeria

11 July 2025