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Understanding Nigeria's New Visa Overstay Regulations Beginning on September 1, 2025, a significant shift in Nigeria's approach to visa overstays will take place. Foreign nationals who exceed their visa allowances will incur a daily fine of $15 for each day they remain in the country beyond their authorized stay. This new regulation is not merely a policy adjustment but an integral part of Nigeria's broader immigration reform strategy. The impetus behind these reforms is to enhance…

Fitch Ratings Highlights Nigeria’s Rising Debt Service Obligation Amid Economic Optimism In a recent assessment, Fitch Ratings drew attention to Nigeria's projected rise in debt servicing costs for the year 2025. This insight emerges even as the rating agency expresses growing confidence in Nigeria's evolving economic policies. One might wonder, how does a country bolster investor confidence while simultaneously facing increasing costs of managing its external debt obligations? The…

Somalia's Quest for Their First FIFA World Cup Qualifying Victory: Lessons from Francistown Mogadishu — In a quest that has spanned decades, Somalia's dream of clinching a first-ever victory in FIFA World Cup qualifying remains tantalizingly beyond reach. The recent encounter against Botswana unfurled yet another chapter in this evolving journey. A 2-0 defeat on a quiet Tuesday night in Francistown may have highlighted the Ocean Stars' indomitable defensive spirit, but it also shed light on the areas where growth is still…

If you listen closely to the quiet whispers of Garowe, there is a transformative energy stirring—a palpable shift etched in the bold directives of Northeastern State’s President, Said Abdullahi Deni. It is not often that leaders meet the crossroads of security and diplomacy with such determined resolve, but, as history unfolds, it seems President Deni is crafting a narrative infused with both rigor and reconciliation. Imagine sitting among the sable-clad traditional elders of Bari, each line on their faces a testament to…

Gordon Nets as Man City and Newcastle Grind to Exhausting 1-1 Stalemate Gordon Scores as Man City Held at Newcastle in Gruelling 1-1 Draw Anthony Gordon found the back of the net as Newcastle United pushed Manchester City to a draining 1-1 tie. It wasn't just a game, but a relentless tug-of-war on the field. “It was a battle from start to finish,” expressed one spectator, capturing the heart of the clash. The Etihad giants set the tone early with quick passes and deft maneuvers, but Newcastle didn't just roll over.…

Uganda has been restricted since mid-June ahead of the new wave of Covid-19 hitting the country. Among the restrictive measures are the transport ban, the closure of worship and schools and the curfew at 7 pm. In the food markets, suppliers must also spend the night in their stalls to prevent the spread of the virus. Difficult conditions while customers are becoming increasingly scarce.…

Qualified for the Olympics in Tokyo, Amjed Maafi will represent Tunisia in Greco-Roman wrestling. At 20, he approached summer with a double goal: to get Bac and win a medal at the Olympics. Amjed Maafi welcomes us home in his home, in the family home, a nice gladiator physique, packed in a t-shirt a little too tight. On the living room table, he spread his medal…

Laurent Gbagbo now has his two passports, one diplomatic one. The two sesams were given to him by the Ivorian authorities in Brussels on Friday, December 4. A long-awaited return to the Ivory Coast where many hope it will lead to political reconciliation. as reported from Abidjan, Pierre Pinto"One thing is clear here," former…

The release on Thursday night of the four hostages in Mali, Soumaïla Cissé, Sophie Pétronin and the two Italians, Nicola Chiacchio and father Pier Luigi Maccalli, came after long and difficult negotiations with a long uncertain outcome. A ransom would have been paid and many jihadists were released by the Malian authorities. A look back at what we know about the negotiations and the compensation required. with our correspondent in Bamako, On April 5, a few days after the kidnapping of Soumaïla Cissé, the then Prime…