Tens of thousands of passengers across the world have been left stranded following the shutdown of Heathrow Airport due to a fire at a nearby electricity substation. The incident has led to massive flight cancellations, diversions, and mid-air turnarounds, affecting travelers from the United States, the Caribbean, India, and beyond. Heathrow, one of the busiest Read More…
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UK opens Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos
The United Kingdom, in collaboration with VFS Global, has inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, located in Ikeja, Lagos. This new centre is designed to streamline the visa application process for Nigerians, offering enhanced services and greater capacity. The transition to VFS Global aims to improve efficiency and customer experience. The centre was Read More…
FG hikes passport fees to sustain quality and integrity
The Federal Government has announced an upward revision of passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The new fees will take effect from September 1, according to a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Read More…