Muhummad Musa

US Restores Visa Processing for Nigerian Doctors

US Restores Visa Processing for Nigerian Doctors

The United States has quietly junked a policy that froze visa processing for foreign-trained doctors, offering a reprieve to Nigerian physicians caught in a bureaucratic net. This reversal ends a January suspension that halted decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green card applications for medics from 39 countries. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

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Opposition Parties Race to Meet INEC Deadline

INEC Fixes June By-Elections for Six States

The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled by-elections for 20 June 2026 to fill vacant legislative seats across six states. This date aligns with the already planned governorship poll in Ekiti State. Professor Joash Amupitan, the commission chairman, announced the timeline during a ceremony for a new National Commissioner in Abuja. Bundling these contests saves…

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EFCC Chief Warns of Graft in Varsity Finances

EFCC Chief Warns of Graft in Varsity Finances

Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has condemned the systematic diversion of student fees and other financial abuses within Nigerian universities. The anti-graft boss issued this rebuke while addressing the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Kano. His investigation reveals a troubling pattern of inflated contracts and ghost workers…

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Debt Office Opens N700bn Bond Auction

Debt Office Opens N700bn Bond Auction

The Debt Management Office (DMO) is seeking to raise ₦700 billion through a bond auction today, April 27, 2026. This issuance forms a critical component of the federal government’s domestic borrowing programme designed to plug budgetary gaps. Investors will bid across three distinct re-openings, with the settlement date set for April 29. The auction comes…

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US Revitalises Credit Program to Expand Agro-Trade with Nigeria

US Revitalises Credit Program to Expand Agro-Trade with Nigeria

The United States has formally reactivated its Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) to deepen agricultural trade ties with Nigeria. The initiative, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides essential credit guarantees to Nigerian banks and importers, reducing the risk associated with purchasing U.S. agricultural inputs. This move marks a strategic shift in U.S. diplomatic…

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