The Canada visa rules have been modified to accommodate job seekers, students, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs. Below are the changes to Canada visa rules you should know:No more start-up visasAs an international entrepreneur aiming to migrate to Canada, the country is no longer accepting Start-Up Visa Programme applications for permanent residence. This applies to those who do not have any work experience in Canada. Rural Renewal StreamAnother Canada visa rule for foreign workers who want to settle down in Alberta is that rural communities can endorse you for local job offers. Students Study PermitThe student study permit under the Canada visa rule exempts international students who enroll in a public institution to pursue master’s or doctoral programmes from presenting a Territorial Attestation Letter or a Provincial Attestation Letter.

The embattled Onitsha main market in Anambra State has recorded normal activities on Monday as traders and shop owners opened for business amid excitement. The market had hitherto been without activity on Mondays following the sit-at-home order directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) since August 2021 in protest for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS detention. ALSO READ: Reprieve as Onitsha Main Market traders reopen shops amid tight securityHowever, a visit to the market on Monday by Tribune Online showed that as early as 7 am, trading activities had resumed fully at major sections, including the popular Emeka Offor Plaza, Lagos Line, Ado Line, Mandela Line, and White House Line of the market, with trading activities proceeding smoothly. The market remained very active, although with security personnel seen, unlike last Monday when there was a heavy presence of security personnel. Some traders who spoke to journalists while displaying their wares and waiting for customers expressed excitement and hoped for more positive outcomes.

The Senate on Monday reacted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which ruled that the Red Chamber acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged misconduct. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights were not breached by her suspension. The appellate court held that the Senate has the power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as she alleged. ALSO READ: Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s Senate suspensionJustice Abba Bello Mohammed, who delivered the ruling held that, by virtue of the provision of Section 66(4) of the Senate’s standing rules, the Senate has the power to invoke disciplinary action to ensure orderliness in the conduct of the Senate’s proceedings. “In effect, members must submit to internal legislative discipline, and courts will not intervene unless there is a demonstrable constitutional violation.”

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been dragged to court to make an appearance personally or through representation in a case instituted against him by princes of the town at the State High Court sitting in Oyo Town. They also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from acting in any traditional or official capacity that would make him subservient or inferior to any Oba in Yorubaland. The claimants further sought a declaration that the office of the Alaafin of Oyo, currently occupied by the defendant, is of great historical importance not only in Yorubaland but also in Nigeria, West Africa and beyond. “A declaration that the Alaafin of Oyo is the symbol of unity, togetherness and the pivotal holder of the cultural, customary and traditional heritage of the Yoruba people. “A declaration that the Alaafin of Oyo is the paramount ruler and appointing authority over all chieftaincies in Oyo Town as well as Oyo North and South,” the suit read.

(FILES) Mali's Prime Minister Moussa Mara speaks to the press at the airport in Bamako on May 18, 2014 after he traveled to the northern city of Kidal, following clashes between separatist militants and the army left dozens dead. (Photo by Fabien OFFNER / AFP)An appeal court on Monday upheld a prison sentence against Mali’s former prime minister Moussa Mara which was handed down last year after he expressed support for political prisoners online. In July, he posted on social media that he had met political prisoners and promised justice. “The authorities must quash the baseless conviction and sentence and immediately release Moussa Mara. Mali is ruled by a military junta, which came to power in back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.

The thing is, when the data on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal is wrong, it can feel like it’s all over for you and that you’ve lost out on your admission year. To change the data on the JAMB portal, you must visit an accredited JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre or a JAMB professional centre. Your documentsIf you’re trying to change or correct some information on your portal, JAMB needs proof that it’s really you. They check your data on the JAMB portal; if it’s wrong, you might/will make little or no progress. When you follow these steps, you’ll have the correct data on the JAMB portal, and you can be rest assured that you’re on track.

The United States will hand over two top regional commands in NATO to European countries, diplomats said Monday, as President Donald Trump presses allies to take greater responsibility for their defence. Washington will transfer leadership of NATO’s Naples command, which focuses on the alliance’s south, to Italy and leadership of its Norfolk command in Virginia, focusing on the alliance’s north, to Britain. The United States will meanwhile take over the command of NATO’s maritime forces, based in the United Kingdom. The shuffling of NATO command positions comes as Washington has said it could reduce its defence presence in Europe to focus on other threats like China. But US NATO ambassador Matthew Whitaker separately on Monday insisted that the US leader was looking to strengthen, rather than “dismantle”, NATO by making Europe step up.

Residents of Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina are celebrating the release of notorious bandit leader, Abdu Lankai, who was abducted by fighters loyal to Bello Turji, amid fears that his death could have collapsed a fragile peace agreement in the area. His abduction sparked widespread anxiety, forcing residents to shut down shops and restrict movement over fears that renewed violence could erupt. ALSO READ: Alleged N37.4m fraud: Court orders remand of suspectFor six tense days, Jibia residents lived in fear. Hundreds of residents thronged the Mallamawa area of Jibia to celebrate his return, describing it as a restoration of normalcy and stability. Speaking after his release, Lankai thanked God for sparing his life and called for lasting peace.

The family of late Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 22-year-old Microbiology undergraduate of the University of Benin, has lamented the delay in securing justice for their daughter, nearly six years after she was raped and murdered inside a church in Benin. Omozuwa was allegedly attacked on May 27, 2020, when she went to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin to study in a quiet environment. While inside the church, she was reportedly assaulted, raped and struck on the head with a fire extinguisher by yet-to-be-identified persons. Also speaking, the elder sister of the deceased, Sandra Omozuwa, appealed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to intervene by revisiting the case and ensuring that justice is delivered within a reasonable time. “I want to appeal to Nigerians and the Edo State Government to please come to our aid.

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have unveiled a joint framework to tackle the growing problem of failed airtime and data transactions, which have left consumers frustrated after payments are processed without service delivery. The regulators seek to clarify accountability, standardise complaint resolution timelines, and create a coordinated system for addressing grievances across both the financial and telecommunications sectors. The CBN emphasised that the framework represents a collaborative effort between the banking and telecommunications sectors to protect consumers and streamline complaint resolution processes. In January, Nigerian banks and telecommunications companies were given a deadline of March 1, 2026, to implement a new refund framework developed by the NCC and CBN to address these complaints. Director of Consumer Affairs at the NCC, Freda Bruce-Bennett, disclosed that the framework also establishes a Central Monitoring Dashboard to be jointly hosted by the NCC and the CBN.

Every year, thousands of Nigerian students preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) are first mandated to generate a JAMB profile code. In this article, Tribune Online finds it worthy to explain how to generate your JAMB profile code for the 2026 admission cycle in a simple, straightforward way. Before then, I’d like to walk us through what exactly a JAMB profile code is. A JAMB profile code is a unique 10-digit number linked to your personal details through your National Identification Number (NIN). Step-by-Step: How To Generate Your JAMB Profile CodeTo make the processes easy for you, I have put together a step-by-step guide on how to generate your JAMB profile code:Step 1: Open Your SMS AppUse the phone number you intend to keep throughout your admission process.

Amos Magaji, disclosed that the sum of N36 million (representing 0.1 percent) only has so far been released but not utilized due to the bottom-up cash plan policy initiated by office of the Accountant General for the Federation (oAGF). According to the Minister, Nigeria’s health sector is guided by Vision 20:2020, the Medium-Term National Development Plan (NDP) 2021–2025, and the National Strategic Health Development Plan (NSHDP) II. He said the overarching goal of the Nigerian Constitution and the National Health Act (NHAct) is to guarantee the right to health for all Nigerians, noting that the 2016 National Health Policy provides the implementation framework for translating the provisions of the National Health Act and the Sustainable Development Goals into improved health outcomes and wellbeing for citizens. “The principles of Universal Health Coverage are central to the National Health Policy objective of strengthening Nigeria’s health system—particularly the Primary Health Care subsystem—to deliver quality, effective, efficient, equitable, accessible, affordable, acceptable and comprehensive health services to all Nigerians,” he said. He added that the National Health Policy 2016, themed “Promoting the Health of Nigerians to Accelerate Socio-economic Development,” provides the foundation for the National Strategic Health Development Plan II and supports accelerated implementation of the National Health Act, 2014.

He noted that despite repeated amendments to the Electoral Act with every election cycle, the same structural weaknesses persist, forcing courts to determine election outcomes long after votes have been cast. The apex court held that electronic transmission, being contained only in INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines, could not be treated as legally binding evidence in election petitions. Without explicit statutory provision, electronic transmission remains optional and legally inconsequential, no matter how transparent or efficient it may be,” he said. Drawing lessons from history, Agbakoba pointed to the June 12, 1993, presidential election as Nigeria’s benchmark for electoral credibility. According to him, mandatory electronic transmission would combine immediate verification with tamper-proof digital records, delivering transparency with greater efficiency, security and verifiability.

Updated information from the World Bank website indicates that the project has reached the decision meeting stage, the final internal stage before approval by the World Bank Group’s board. “Please note that projects or operations under preparation, as indicated on the World Bank website, can be subject to changes,” the source said. “Until the World Bank Board approves them, elements such as design, components, and financing envelopes may be revised or adjusted. This represents 41.3 per cent of the country’s external debt, underscoring the bank’s dominant role in financing Nigeria’s development initiatives. When grants are added, total World Bank support rises to about $9.77bn within the three-year window.

Reacting swiftly, the Osun State Government dismissed the allegations as unfounded and politically driven. The governor’s spokesperson, Molawale Rasheed, in a counter statement described the claims as spurious alarms intended to distract the public from broader governance issues. “The people of Osun are discerning and will not be misled by narratives designed to create fear,” he said. The government also called on security agencies to remain vigilant, not against peaceful expression, but against any attempt to exploit public gatherings for violence. “Security operatives should prevent any group from hijacking legitimate concerns to cause instability,” the spokesperson added.