The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its partnership with Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), ending the company’s role in processing Nigerian visa applications in the United States. With immediate effect, visa applicants in the U.S. are to submit their applications directly to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., New York and Atlanta. The directive was announced in a public notice issued on Thursday by Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI on behalf of the NIS Headquarters in Abuja. According to the Immigration Service, OIS Services has been officially disengaged from collecting and forwarding visa applications on behalf…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Nigeria has deployed 101,148.36 kilometres of fibre optic cable across its 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but nearly one-fifth of the country’s digital backbone is concentrated in Lagos and Abuja, highlighting persistent disparities in broadband infrastructure. An analysis of state-by-state infrastructure data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that Lagos and the FCT account for 18,559.83km of deployed fibre, representing 18.35 per cent of Nigeria’s total fibre network. The figures underscore the concentration of digital infrastructure in the country’s commercial and administrative hubs, while many states continue to lag behind despite growing demand for broadband services.…
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has surpassed N800 million at the Nigerian box office, cementing its place among the country’s highest-grossing films despite not being screened by Filmhouse Group, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain. According to the latest figures from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the film earned N11.98 million during the week of June 26 to July 2, taking its cumulative box office revenue to N790.96 million. Industry data shows the film has since crossed the N800 million milestone. The achievement is considered remarkable because the film was released without the support of Filmhouse Cinemas, one of West…
Journey Partnerships and Networking Services, a forward-thinking visa processing and immigration consultancy company, is proud to announce the commencement of its operations, offering a wide range of tailored services to meet the diverse needs of global travelers, students, and professionals. Alongside the launch of its services, the company has officially unveiled its new website, designed to provide seamless access to expert guidance and resources for clients worldwide. Journey Partnerships is committed to simplifying the complexities of visa processing, documentation and immigration processes while offering personalised support in all aspects of global mobility. The company’s mission is to partner with individuals,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across much of the country on Thursday, warning that heavy downpours could trigger localised flooding in vulnerable communities. In its weather outlook released on Wednesday via its official X account, the agency urged residents, motorists, airline operators and other stakeholders to take precautionary measures as thunderstorms, strong winds and reduced visibility are expected across the northern, central and southern regions. According to NiMet, northern Nigeria will begin the day with patches of clouds, while thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall are expected over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Adamawa and…
Presco Plc has announced plans to invest an initial $100 million in a new oil palm project in Ogun State, with the total investment expected to rise to as much as $200 million as the project expands. The investment was disclosed by Adewale Arikawe, the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, after a meeting with Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor, at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to Arikawe, Presco selected Ogun State after assessing its business environment, strategic location, infrastructure and investor-friendly policies. “We are a fully integrated oil palm business, from the farm to the table. We have…
The Federal Government has launched 42 renewable energy projects in Adamawa and Kebbi states aimed at providing clean electricity to about 50,000 households, businesses and public institutions as part of efforts to expand energy access across underserved communities. The projects, being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), comprise 39 mini-grid projects in Adamawa State and a 3.5-megawatt solar power project alongside a 33kV power infrastructure project in Kebbi State under the Federal Government’s rural electrification programme. In Adamawa, the government flagged off the construction of 39 mini-grids under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) Programme. The projects…
Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector is emerging as a major engine of economic growth, investment and government revenue despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, according to the State of Enterprise Report 2026 released by EnterpriseNGR. The report, unveiled at the EnterpriseNGR Members’ Night in Lagos, provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s banking, insurance, capital markets, pensions, fintech, professional services and sustainable finance sectors. Speaking at the launch, Obi Ibekwe, EnterpriseNGR Chief Executive Officer, described the report as a practical guide for business leaders, investors and policymakers navigating Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. “The State of Enterprise Report 2026 is not…
Premium Pension Limited and Trustfund Pensions Limited have proposed a merger that would create Nigeria’s third-largest Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), as consolidation gathers pace in the country’s pension industry. The proposed transaction was disclosed in a merger notification published on Tuesday by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). If approved, the two firms will combine to form Premium Trustfund Pensions Limited, a new entity expected to become the third-largest PFA in Nigeria by size. According to the FCCPC, the transaction will be implemented through a Scheme of Merger in accordance with Section 711 of the Companies and Allied…
Air Peace has recorded the largest increase in airline seat capacity in Africa, adding about 121,000 scheduled seats in July 2026 to cement its position as one of the continent’s fastest-growing carriers. According to the latest African aviation market report by OAG, the Nigerian airline increased its scheduled seat capacity by 50.6 per cent year-on-year compared with July 2025, the highest growth recorded among Africa’s leading airlines. The expansion also returned Air Peace to OAG’s ranking of Africa’s 10 largest airlines by scheduled capacity after several months outside the list. Despite recording the continent’s strongest growth, Air Peace ranked 10th…