The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has explained its decision to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination centre in Canada, saying the move is aimed at expanding access to Nigerian tertiary education rather than generating revenue. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, said the proposed centre in Ottawa would serve Nigerians living in Canada and other … Read more
Canada is set to raise the minimum amount of funds international students must demonstrate for living expenses when applying for a study permit, with the new requirement taking effect from September 1, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a post on X on Friday said a single student applying from outside Quebec will … Read more
Applicants found to have submitted fraudulent or altered documents or information in Canadian immigration applications may face severe penalties, including a minimum five-year ban from entering Canada, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. IRCC warned applicants on Wednesday on X that immigration fraud can involve a range of false or altered documents, including … Read more
The Canadian government has rolled out temporary special immigration measures to support foreign workers, students and visitors whose lives and immigration situations have been affected by natural disasters across the country. The measures, which run from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, allow eligible temporary residents up to six months to apply to … Read more
Top Iranian football officials departed Canada ahead of the FIFA Congress after raising concerns over their treatment by immigration authorities at Toronto’s international airport, Iranian media reported on Wednesday. Iran’s football federation president and deputy secretary general “returned to Turkey on the first flight due to the inappropriate behaviour of the immigration officials at … Read more
The Government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residencevv and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website, sighted by The … Read more
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. Ribadu, who spoke on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, described the … Read more
China and Mexico lashed out Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with an immediate trade war against the top three United States economic partners. Trump made his threat in social media posts, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbours Canada and Mexico, and also rival China if they don’t stop illegal … Read more