by TofA Media | Jan 10, 2026 | Diaspora Immigration News, Diaspora Life, Trending
The Trump administration has expanded a controversial visa bond policy that could require Nigerian citizens applying for U.S. visitor visas to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance. The policy, aimed at reducing visa overstays, was...
by TofA Media | Jan 10, 2026 | Diaspora Immigration News
On January 4, 2026, President Donald Trump shared a social-media post highlighting welfare usage rates among immigrant groups, asserting that roughly 33.3 % of Nigerian-born immigrant households in the United States receive public assistance. The figure was presented...
by TofA Media | Jan 3, 2026 | Diaspora Immigration News, Diaspora Life, Trending
A proposed policy shift by the Canadian government to restrict open work permits is generating significant concern within Nigeria’s diaspora community, potentially disrupting a major pathway for Nigerian professionals and families seeking opportunities abroad....
by TofA Media | Dec 19, 2025 | Diaspora Feature Story, Diaspora Immigration News, Nigeria News, Trending
The landscape of U.S.–Nigeria relations took a sharp turn this week as the White House officially expanded its travel restrictions, listing Nigeria among 15 nations facing new partial entry bans. Set to take effect on January 1, 2026, this policy marks a significant...
by TofA Media | Dec 15, 2025 | Diaspora Immigration News, Trending
The news is official: Canada is rolling out a dedicated Express Entry category for international doctors, with the first Invitations to Apply (ITAs) expected in early 2026. This development marks a monumental shift and is fantastic news for Nigerian medical...