UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Threatens Universities Over Foreign Admissions Compliance

The United Kingdom has introduced tougher immigration measures that could significantly affect international students, including Nigerians, as universities risk losing the right to sponsor foreign admissions if they fail to meet stricter compliance standards. (Universities Students. Photo by Leadership News) The United Kingdom has introduced stricter immigration rules that could strip universities of their…

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Nigeria tightens border surveillance as Ebola threat looms across East, Central Africa

The Federal Government has stepped up disease surveillance at airports, seaports and land crossings nationwide as part of intensified efforts to prevent the Ebola virus from entering the country amid a growing outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa. Under the enhanced measures, travellers considered high-risk or those showing symptoms linked to Ebola and…

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Burkina Faso: Government Tightens Firearm Acquisition Regulations

The Burkinabè government has reinforced regulations governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. A new decree, adopted during the Council of Ministers on February 5, 2025, aims to clarify firearm classifications and ensure stricter control over gun ownership. Under the updated legal framework, individuals seeking to purchase a firearm must obtain an official purchase authorisation…

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Canada Tightens International Student Policy, Ends Fast-Track Study Permits for Nigeria and SDS Countries

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced it will no longer accept study permit applications under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream, effective November 8, 2024.  Henceforth, all international study permit applications must be submitted through the regular process, a change expected to impact thousands of aspiring students…

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