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August 13, 2026

UK announces 2026/2027 Commonwealth fellowships opportunities for Nigerians, others 

The fellowship application is open to applicants from Nigeria and other Commonwealth countries until August 25, 2026.

UK logo
August 13, 2026

11 suspects charged over multimillion-dollar sham marriages for U.S. green cards 

The U.S. noted that investigations showed some individuals paid up to $100,000 per sham marriage to game the immigration process and obtain a U.S. green card.

The Chinese nationals [Credit: Department of Justice via abc7NY] and U.S.flag.
August 13, 2026

Canada border officers scrutinise protesting international students immigration papers after post-study work permit refusals

The Gazette, however, gathered that many of the protesting students were handed “a notice to appear” to determine their eligibility to continue staying in Canada.

August 13, 2026

Iran faults U.S. over Strait of Hormuz’s reopening claim

Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, barring safe passage of vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the U.S.

Strait of Hormuz
August 13, 2026

ACPPN lauds Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment as Nigeria’s UN envoy

The association expressed confidence that his tenure would enhance the effective projection of Nigeria’s interests within the multilateral system.

Jimoh Ibrahim and the ACPPN logo.
August 13, 2026

Police find Erling Haaland’s face pasted on cocaine bricks intercepted in Ecuador

Ecuador’s minister of interior, John Reimberg, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, along with footage showing the bricks spilling out from the truck’s concealed compartment.

Haaland
August 13, 2026

Deutsche Bank becomes first European clearing house for China’s renminbi

Deutsche Bank has become the first European clearing house for China’s renminbi.

Stash of renminbi cash
August 13, 2026

U.S., Japan to rival China via world’s deepest undersea mine for rare earths

U.S. and Japan are collaborating on undersea mining of rare earth minerals in Minamitorishima Island in a move to rival China’s dominance of global rare earth mining.

Undersea rare earths
August 13, 2026

First 100% British chocolate bar made in about 100 years with cocoa from Berkshire

The University of Reading in Berkshire, United Kingdom, has produced chocolate bars entirely made with British-grown cocoa products.

First 100% British chocolate bar
August 13, 2026

NGX seeks stronger ties with Hong Kong exchange

NGX Group chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, made the call in a statement following a meeting with HKEX officials in Hong Kong on Wednesday.