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Clowd9 Powers Fintech Bridge Between Lagos and London, Fueling Cross‑Border Innovation
Clowd9, the UK-based cloud-native payments platform, is emerging as a serious force in African fintech by powering fast, reliable infrastructure for cross-border remittances and...
Nigeria’s Hajj Urge Probe into NAHCON Failures in Security and Medical Screening
Civil society groups have called for a comprehensive review of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) after serious gaps emerged in security screening...
US WARNS NIGERIANS: Overstaying Visas Triggers Deportation, Bans and Criminal Charges
In March 2025, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria issued a stern statement: Nigerian nationals who overstay their U.S. visas risk deportation, criminal prosecution, and...
US Embassy: Visa Validity Cut Due to Global Security Review, Not Nigeria’s Policies
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria announced a major shift in visa policy: most Nigerian applicants for non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas—including business...
“VISIT CONGO” ALONE WON’T WORK: Why DRC Must First End Conflict if Tourism Is to Rise
DR Congo’s recent high-profile sponsorship deals—featuring the slogan “Visit Congo” on AC Milan and AS Monaco jerseys—have been widely mocked as tone-deaf and premature...
