Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Canada

April 3, 2026

NAIDEC 2026 to spotlight fintech, agriculture, others, says NiDCOM

NiDCOM chief Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the conference would focus on a structured, outcome-driven marketplace targeting high-impact sectors critical to Nigeria’s future growth.

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
April 1, 2026

Amnesty International berates Canada for abstention from historic UN vote on reparations for slavery

On March 25, Nigeria, Ghana, and 121 UN states declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

Amnesty International
March 30, 2026

Japa: Canada increases permanent resident application fees for Nigerians, others

According to the IRCC, applications received on or after April 30 will be subject to the new fees.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
March 30, 2026

Isime Esene’s Vive Africa charts a path for Nigerian students amid visa chaos

In the education space, as in the media, Vive Africa’s approach centres on narratives grounded in data, insight, and audience behaviour rather than assumptions.

Isime Esene’s Vive Africa
March 29, 2026

Canada warns Nigerians, other nationals against using fake documents for visa applications 

The IRCC also warned that card payment for visa reversed after transaction would be deemed fraudulent act and sanctioned.

Canadian visa
March 28, 2026

Canada passes new stringent asylum law; rejects late applications from Nigerians, others

The law titled “Bill C-12, or the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act,” received royal assent on March 26, 2026.

Canada flag
March 26, 2026

Canada rejects Nigerian’s permanent residence application after AI reviewer claims mismatched job duties

Ms Ziaie stated, “Challenge is that it’s a black box. Remember how when you put stuff into ChatGPT, it hallucinates.”

Kémy Adé
March 21, 2026

UK, UAE, France, Germany, 18 others condemn Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz

The leaders urged Iran to immediately impose a comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations.

Strait of Hormuz
March 21, 2026

UN report finds declining happiness among young people in U.S., Canada

Nigeria stands at 106th in the report, indicating a steady slip from 105 in 2025 and 102 in 2024.

Youths in U.S., Canada
March 12, 2026

UN humanitarian plan secures $9 billion, still needs $14 billion

UN-OCHA says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview.

People in Gaza