The United States has expanded its visa bond programme, potentially requiring selected travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries to pay up to $20,000 before entry. Learn who may be affected, how the policy works and what it means for Nigerian travellers.
Year: 2026
2027 Politics: Makinde, Fayemi and Oyinlola Meet Obasanjo as High-Level Consultations Intensify Ahead of Nigeria’s Next General Election!
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi and former Osun Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta to discuss key national issues ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. The meeting highlights growing political consultations focused on governance, democracy and national development.
Nigeria Cracks Down on Abandoned Projects as Federal Government Bans Ministries from Awarding Unfunded Contracts!
Nigeria’s Federal Government has barred ministries, departments and agencies from awarding unfunded contracts without budget approval and cash backing, a move aimed at reducing abandoned projects, improving fiscal discipline, and strengthening public procurement accountability.
Governance, Not Grandstanding: Shettima Says Strong Institutions Are Key to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Ambition!
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy depends on strong corporate governance, institutional reforms, transparency, and accountability, highlighting why sustainable governance is essential for long-term economic growth.
NYSC Orientation Camp 2026: New Travel Advisory and Registration Guidelines Issued for Prospective Corps Members!
The National Youth Service Corps has issued new safety and registration guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the 2026 orientation camp, warning against night travel and outlining essential documentation and camp procedures.
2027: INEC Listing Ends Speculation as Wike-Led PDP Confirms Sandy Onor’s Presidential Candidacy!
The Wike-led PDP faction says INEC’s publication of Sandy Onor as its 2027 presidential candidate confirms the legitimacy of its nomination and ends speculation over the party’s presidential ticket.
Osun 2026: Accord Seeks AU, UN, EU Intervention Over Alleged Political Violence Ahead of Governorship Election!
Accord Party has appealed to the AU, UN, EU, and other international bodies to monitor the 2026 Osun governorship election, citing alleged political violence and intimidation while urging peaceful, transparent, and credible polls.
Federal Government Bans Ministries from Awarding Unfunded Contracts to Tackle Abandoned Projects!
Nigeria’s Federal Government has barred Ministries, Departments and Agencies from awarding unfunded contracts without budget approval and cash backing in a bid to curb abandoned projects, improve fiscal discipline, and strengthen accountability.
2027: INEC Publication Revives Debate Over Tinubu’s Credentials as Old Controversies Resurface!
INEC’s publication of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 nomination documents has revived public debate over his educational credentials, prompting renewed political and legal discussions.
30 Years On: Remembering Nigeria’s 1996 Olympic Heroes and Their Enduring Legacy!
Thirty years after Nigeria’s historic 1996 Atlanta Olympic triumph, Weng Global looks at where the country’s Olympic heroes, including Chioma Ajunwa and Kanu Nwankwo, are today and the enduring legacy they left behind.
Xenophobia: Falana Calls for Economic Action Against South African Firms Operating in Nigeria!
Femi Falana urges Nigeria to consider economic measures against South African companies over recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, calling for stronger diplomatic and legal action.
Nigeria Unveils 12-Member Para Fencing Team for Historic Commonwealth Championships in Lagos!
Nigeria has unveiled a 12-member para fencing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Africa’s first host of the senior tournament, as athletes target success on home soil.
Power Tussle Rocks Obi, Kwankwaso Campaign Teams as Leadership Crisis Deepens in OK Movement!
A leadership crisis has erupted within the OK Movement, the political support platform for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, raising concerns over opposition unity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Rite Foods Recycles 858 Tonnes of Plastic Waste in 2025, Deepens Commitment to Environmental Sustainability!
Rite Foods recovered over 858 tonnes of plastic waste in 2025, advancing Nigeria’s circular economy, supporting marine conservation, and strengthening its environmental sustainability initiatives.
Months After Completion, Rivers Lawmakers Yet to Occupy New Assembly Complex Amid Lingering Political Crisis!
Months after its completion, the Rivers State House of Assembly complex remains unoccupied as lawmakers continue sitting in temporary chambers amid lingering political tensions. Weng Global examines the reasons behind the delay and its implications for governance.