•Interior minister, Tunji-Ojo The federal government is processing 170 applications from individuals across the world who applied to become Nigerian citizens. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in Abuja during a review meeting of Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship, (ACNC). Tunji-Ojo, who chairs the Committ...
•Canadian Flag The Government of Canada has introduced a bill aimed at expanding access to Canadian citizenship by descent, addressing long-standing concerns over limitations that have prevented many Canadians from passing on their citizenship to children born or adopted abroad. The proposed legislation, Bill C-3, seeks to amend the Citizenshi...
The phenomenon of babies being born during flights has sparked widespread interest and debate, particularly regarding the citizenship of these newborns. While it is a rare occurrence, the circumstances surrounding the birth can have significant implications for the child’s nationality, reports Nigerian Tribune. Contrary to popular misconceptio...
•Actress Grace Bassey Former Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey, previously known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new career path by joining the United States Navy, a move that has also earned her U.S. citizenship. The 33-year-old actress took to her social media platforms to share the milestone, posting a photo of herself in Navy […]...
The UK Home Office has updated its list of Secure English Language Tests (SELT) accepted for visa and citizenship applications. The changes include new test formats and clearer global requirements, aiming to streamline the process for applicants, reports Vanguard. The current LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills test will be replaced by two new ver...
•Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer The British Government today said it was toughening immigration rules to make it almost impossible for undocumented migrants who arrive on small boats to later receive citizenship. Under new guidance, migrants arriving by sea or hidden in the back of vehicles will normally be refused citizenship, reports ...
•Winner Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina South Africa is stripping a would-be Miss South Africa contestant, who was at the centre of a row over her nationality, of her national identity papers, the government said. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August amid a torrent of abuse over allegatio...

