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Canada Invites 3,500 Skilled Workers in November in Move to Plug Healthcare Gaps

Canada has taken another major step towards filling labour shortages in its health sector, inviting 3,500 skilled workers in a category-based Express Entry draw held on 14 November 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that the draw targeted healthcare and social-services occupations, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462 – […]

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Chevening Scholarship 2026–2027: UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Programmes

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The United Kingdom has officially opened the application portal for the 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarship, offering a fully funded opportunity for emerging leaders from over 160 eligible countries, including Nigeria and other African nations, to pursue a one-year master’s degree at top UK universities. According to the Chevening Secretariat, the application window runs from August 5,

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Schengen Zone introduces digital Entry/Exit System (EES) from October 12, 2025, replacing manual passport stamps with biometric border checks - by Global Japa

Schengen Zone Rolls Out Automated Border System, Ending Manual Passport Stamps

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The European Union will introduce a new digital border control framework on October 12, 2025, replacing manual passport stamps with an automated Entry/Exit System (EES) across 29 Schengen countries. The EES will record traveller information electronically, including fingerprints, facial scans, passport details, and entry/exit times. Data will be stored securely for up to three years

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Nigerian Passport Gains Ground, Rises to 88th in Global Rankings

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Nigeria’s passport has improved in global mobility strength, rising to 88th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the highest ranking the country has attained since 2020. According to the latest index published by Henley & Partners, holders of a Nigerian passport can now access 45 destinations without a visa. This reflects a modest improvement

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Ethiopian Airlines Group Inaugurates Major MRO Expansion with New Component Workshop, Central Warehouse, and Two Hangars

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of three state-of-the-art facilities: a new Component Maintenance Workshop, a Central Warehouse, and a 2-Bay General Maintenance Hangar. The new infrastructure is set to be a game changer in enhancing operational efficiency

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Schengen Access Tightens as ETIAS Fee Jumps from €7 to €20

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The European Commission has confirmed a proposed increase in the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) fee from €7 to €20 for visa-exempt travelers seeking entry into the Schengen Area. The adjustment, scheduled to take effect in late 2026, represents a nearly 186% rise and marks the first major revision to the ETIAS fee

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