OPINION/EDITORIAL

Passport Hikes and Burden of Multiple Means of Identification Crisis in Nigeria

September 12, 2025 By Blaise Udunze In recent months, Nigerians have been grappling with yet another increase in the cost of acquiring and renewing international passports. The hike, announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and approved by the Federal Government, has drawn mixed reactions from citizens who considered the […]

Brent Hits $67 After Primorsk Strike

September 12, 2025/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices jumped as Washington is now pushing for secondary sanctions on India and China. Friday, September 12, 2025 The Russia-Ukraine war is back on the agenda as ICE Brent futures jumped up to $67 per barrel after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Primorsk […]

Japa Syndrome: Nigeria Records 149% Surge in UK Student Visas

September 10, 2025/CSL Research Nigeria has re-emerged as one of the UK’s strongest international education markets, with study visa approvals in Q2 2025 soaring by 149% year-on-year and a grant rate of 96%, according to ApplyBoard. Demand from Nigerian students has rebounded sharply despite economic headwinds and recent immigration restrictions, […]