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- 19 Aug 2016
US Embassy Officials Aid Corruption in Nigeria- Report
A recent report by the Council on Foreign Relations says that despite the United States’ government efforts to combat illicit finance, poor governance, and violent extremism in Nigeria and the world…
- 28 Feb 2012
Boko Haram Links: US Embassy Beefs up ICT Gadgets
The fear of terrorists appears to be the beginning of wisdom for the US embassy in Nigeria, as Nigeria CommunicationsWeek learnt the consular has augmented the capacity of her ICT device to contain…
- 31 Aug 2019
US Embassy Insists Reciprocity Fees for Nigerians, Waits on FG
United States Embassy in Nigeria, Friday gave reason why it still charges reciprocity fees from Nigerians seeking America Visa. The Embassy stated that it has not received any diplomatic…
- 9 Apr 2021
US Embassy Issues Visa Fraud Alert to Nigerians
The United States Mission to Nigeria yesterday warned Nigerians against a fraudulent visa report being circulated on social media. The fraudulent visa press release had claimed that the US was…
- 5 Aug 2016
Most States in Nigeria Unsafe- US
The United States of America has warned its citizens against travelling to 20 states in Nigeria due to security concerns According to the travel advice on the Department of State’s website, the…
- 3 Apr 2013
Alams' Pardon: US to Cut $600m Aid to Nigeria
The United States of America may cut aid to Nigeria following the presidential pardon granted a former governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and seven others. Nigeria is one of the…
- 15 Jul 2025
US Launches ‘Window on America’ @ Ogun Tech Hub
The Ogun Tech Hub in Abeokuta, Nigeria received a significant step towards increasing digital access and empowering young people as US Embassy in Nigeria launched the 'Window on America' facility.…
- 28 Aug 2019
US Hikes Visa Fees for Nigerians, Blames FG
United States Embassy in Nigeria, has said that effective from tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, Nigerians applying for tourism, student and business visas will not only pay the N59, 200 fee but will…
- 17 Nov 2009
Agu, Adegbola to Speak at Cyber Nigeria Forum 2009
Anayo Agu, the senior business specialist at the US Embassy Nigeria, and Dr. Tunde Adegbola executive director of African Languages Technology Initiative, and lecturer at the University of Ibadan…
- 22 Aug 2018
Nigerians in the US to Establish Bank in Nigeria
Nigerian community in the United States has put measures in place to establish a community bank. The proposed bank would serve the interests of the Nigerian community in that country and those…
- 16 Jun 2017
US, UK Deny Military Officers Visas over Human Rights Abuses
The US embassy and British high commission in Nigeria have reportedly withdrawn and denied entry visa to some serving and retired Nigerian army officers, according to Thisday. According to the…
- 19 May 2026
US to Deploy Wireless Technology in Nigeria, Others
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has concluded arrangements to deploy U.S.-made wireless infrastructure in Nigeria and other three West African countries. Donald Trump…
- 14 Oct 2014
ISPS Code: NIMASA Bars Ships From Berthing Non-Compliant Terminals
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has indicated that it will no longer be business as usual for ports, terminals and jetties that have failed to comply with the of the…
- 27 Mar 2017
How and Why US Deports Nigerians with Valid Visas
Ambassador Hakeem Balogun, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, has said that different reasons are responsible for the extreme vetting some Nigerians face during entry into the…
- 12 Jun 2013
FG in ‘Rat-Race’ to Beat Obama’s Ultimatum on ISPS
Federal government has intensified action to overcome the security huddles of the US Government, especially the US demand that government beef up security in the Nigerian ports, or have ships coming…
- 6 Dec 2020
US Removes Reciprocity Visa Fees for Nigerians
The United States of America has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US. The federal government announced at the weekend that the United States has removed all visa…
- 24 Jan 2018
U.S Embassy to Collaborate with NCC on Copyright Administration
Mr. Afam Ezekude, Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has called for greater collaboration in areas of capacity building for the enforcement and prosecution of Intellectual…
- 20 Oct 2017
NCC Ignores Telcos, Says No to OTT Regulation
Nigerian Communications Commission has said it can’t regulate Over The Top Technology for now, refusing the telecom operators’ call that the technology be regulated in the country. OTT…
- 22 Sept 2008
CWG Receives U.S. Commercial Service Award
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) was presented with an Award in recognition of her participation in the International Buyer Programme and volume imports from the United States at a ceremony at the…
- 5 Mar 2021
Okereafor, Nigerian Makes History with Book on ‘Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Pandemic’
Kenneth Okereafor, a United Nations trained cybersecurity and biometric expert, has made history with Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Pandemic , the first book to demystify Cybersecurity concepts using…
- 28 Aug 2015
Adefuye, Nigerian Ambassador to US is Dead
Prof. Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, Nigeria’s ambassador and head of Missions in the United States of America is dead. He died on Thursday in a hospital in Washington, DC, where he had gone for a…
- 14 May 2018
Stakeholders Urge FG to Review Cybercrime Law
Cybercrime stakeholders have urged federal government to update the existing cybercrime law to take care of new technological developments as well as approaches adopted by the cybercriminals. They…
- 17 May 2010
21st Century Technologies, Colour Code Sign Strategic Partnership
A revolutionary new colour code technology has been introduced into the Nigerian market by 21st Century Technologies through a strategic partnership signed with the Tokyo, Japan based Colour Code…
- 27 Mar 2024
StarNews, Global Black Economic Forum Launch Business Competition In Partnership with MTN & USAID
Africa’s leading video streaming platform, StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), have announced a call for applications for the launch of their Business Competition in Lagos,…
- 9 Mar 2012
Atcon Gets ICT Library
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) has announced the establishment of a Library of ICT magazines, journals and periodicals that are published in Nigeria in its…
- 7 Mar 2017
US Denies Nigerians with Valid Visas Entry
Presidency has advised Nigerians against traveling to the United States of America because of the lack of clarity on new immigration rules expected to be signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.…
- 30 May 2017
Norway to Digitise Nigerian Literature
The National Library of Norway said Monday it would digitise literature from Nigeria following a seemingly unprecedented agreement which organisers hope will lead to an “African digital library”. In…
- 26 Apr 2022
Most Nigerians in our Prisons Jailed for Fraud- US
The United States Bureau of Prisons has disclosed that half the number of Nigerians in its correctional facilities had been convicted and sentenced for fraud. In response to a Freedom of Information…
- 17 Oct 2023
Nutridor Expands Regional Footprint with AED 75M Factory in Dubai
Nutridor, a leading food and beverage (F&B) company under TGI Group, has launched its first state-of-the-art dairy production facility in the UAE at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group…
- 29 Aug 2019
FG Bows to Pressure, Reduces Visa Fees for US Citizens
Federal government has announced a reduction in the amount payable by citizens of the United States of America seeking Nigerian visas. This comes 24 hours after the US authorities increased…