Nigeria Immigration Service doubles Nigerian passport fees from September 2025, citing quality and service delivery, while diaspora charges stay unchanged.
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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A U.S. court sentenced Oba Joseph Oloyede to 56 months in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud worth millions.
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Africa’s solar panel imports jumped 60 percent in 12 months, reshaping electricity potential across the continent but raising questions about data and deployment.
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Emzor is building a $23 million API plant in Sagamu to cut down on drug imports, increase local production, and make Nigeria’s medicine supply safer.
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Lagos police officers misconduct sparks disciplinary action, with the commissioner dissolving a tactical squad and pledging reforms to restore public trust.
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Taribo West blasts NFF and Lagos State over neglect of Peter Rufai’s family during his burial, calling it a disgrace to Nigerian football.
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Nigeria’s plan to raise salaries for political leaders has sparked outrage from opposition parties, business and religious groups.
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US oil exports to Nigeria fell again in July, as rising local production and the Dangote Refinery shifted demand away from imports.
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The US now demands Nigerian visa applicants disclose social media accounts from the past five years, prompting Nigeria to promise reciprocal action.
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Nigeria is the main reason why trade between Singapore and West Africa is growing. Investments are providing employment, skills, and long-term growth, even though trade numbers are unstable.