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UAE suspends visa ban on Nigerians after two years

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The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has announced the resumption of visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country.
This comes two years after UAE imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and automatically rejected pending visa applications.
A joint announcement by the governments of Nigeria and the UAE entitled, ‘Resumption of Visa Services for Nigerians Travelling to the UAE’, said the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024.
The statement said the commencement of visa issuance was a “milestone, reflecting the successful outcome of in-depth talks between the two nations and underscoring, “Our shared commitment to strengthening ties, enhancing cultural exchanges and fostering opportunities for economic and social collaborations.”

To ensure a seamless and efficient visa application experience, the UAE has introduced an enhanced document verification process.

The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Saleem Saeed Al-Shamsi highlighted the importance of this updated procedure.

Starting from March 4, 2024, all Nigerian applicants for UAE visas are required to first obtain a document verification number. This essential step according to the UAE is to be completed by visiting the dedicated online Document Verification Hub platform https/documentverificationhub.com).

He said, “We are committed to facilitating straightforward and expedited visa applications for Nigerians. The introduction of the Document Verification Number is designed to enhance the integrity of our application process and ensure prompt processing for all applicants.”

After obtaining the Document Verification Number, applicants can proceed with their visa applications through designated travel agents, after which the process will be completed at the Embassy of the UAE in Abuja or Lagos.

The announcement, the UAE said signifies, “our ongoing efforts to enhance the strong ties between the UAE and Nigeria, contributing to the prosperity and well-being of our people.”

Recall that the UAE had in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and behavior of some nationals of other countries in 2022 banned nationals of some 20 African countries including Nigeria from entering its capital city, Dubai.

This was followed by a spat between Nigeria and UAE over the procedure for handling travellers entering Dubai during the pandemic which Nigeria frowned at.

The decision among others forced Emirates to exit Nigeria including claims of millions of dollars belonging to the country trapped in Nigeria.

BRGIE announces emergency State of Union address

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Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has announced an emergency State of the Union address on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister of BRGIE, Mazi Simon Ekpa, disclosed this through his official X Account on Tuesday.

He noted that Tuesday’s address is slanted for 8 pm Biafra time.

The Finland-based lawyer and separatist urged Biafrans to watch the address on all platforms.

“There will be an emergency State of the Union address today 5.3.2024. Time: 8 pm Biafra to be aired on all platforms”, he wrote.

Earlier, Newssphere reported that the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile had launched Biafracoin to rival the Naira in cryptocurrency transactions.

 

Binance announces exit from Nigerian market amid regulatory clampdown

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Binance, a cryptocurrency platform, has announced plans to exit the Nigerian market and end the provision of services in the local currency, the Naira.

The platform, in the mail on Monday ,informed users that any remaining NGN balances will be automatically converted to Tether (USDT) stablecoin after March 8.

Users are advised to withdraw, trade their NGN assets, or convert them into cryptocurrency before this deadline.

In addition, trading pairs involving NGN and the ability to deposit using NGN will cease temporarily. Moreover, NGN will no longer be a supported payment method across Binance’s range of services.

Recall that the Binance trouble started when the Nigerian government restricted its operation in the country’s cyberspace last month in a push to rescue the free fall of Naira.

Two executives of Binance were also detained owing to platform activities in Nigeria.

Newssphere reported that the Nigerian government slammed Binance $10 billion fine.

Similarly, the Nigerian House of Representatives has threatened to arrest Binance executives of terrorism financing and other allegations.

Recall that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, had said last year that $26 billion was funnelled through Binance without trace.

Meanwhile, the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile had launched Biafracoin to rival the Naira in cryptocurrency transactions.

NIN- SIM linkage: NCC gives update on disconnected subscribers

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The Nigerian Communications Commission says network service providers have barred all Subscriber Identification Modules and SIMs without National Identity Numbers. 

The Commission’s Spokesman, Reuben Morka, disclosed this during a Channels Television interview monitored by Newssphere. 

According to him, those subscribers disconnected have not been serious about their NIN- SIM linkage. 

He noted that the primary objective of the policy is to boost security and national planning.

“It will be difficult to place a hand on the actual number of phone lines that have been barred. But take it that everybody who has not submitted NIN to service providers has been barred. 

“The service providers started barring subscribers many days before the deadline. 

“We are expecting to do an audit on that before the end of the week because the service providers ought to send in data of the subscribers barred.  

“The process is to have an identity attached to a SIM. One of the benefits of SIM registration is to have a digital identity. The Nigerian government is very serious about having NIN as managed by NIMC. The idea is to ensure that we have those together. Some objectives, if you remember, are security and national planning. Also includes Know your customer’s details”, he said. 

Recall that following the expiration of NIN-SIM linkage on February 28, network operators said it had disconnected 40 million subscribers with NIN.

The Mobile Network providers said the next phase is barr subscribers with multiple SIMs without NIN linkage. 

The development comes after several deadline extensions since the policy was kickstarted by the then Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, in 2020.

 

Popular Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu dies at 62

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Popular Nollywood star, John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu is died.

Igbo History and Facts disclosed this through its official X account on Saturday.
Also, Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN confirmed the death of the veteran Actor, Mr Ibu.
The president of the association, Emeka Rollas Ejezie via his verified Instagram page revealed that Mr Ibu passed on today, March 2 after he had a cardiac arrest.
Ejezie noted that Ibu’s death coincided with the death of Kate Henshaw’s mother who also breathed her last on Saturday.
“Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor. I announce with a deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it.May his soul rest in peace,”
Recently it was reported that thr Actor’s health was deteriorating after one of his legs was amputated in November.
Recall that Nigerians did crowd-funding for Mr Ibu last year in order to keep the Actor alive.
The 62-year-old popular Nigerian Actor had featured in many Nollywood films including Keziah, 9 Wives, Mr Ibu in London and other.
He hailed from Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.
Details to come….

Release Nnamdi Kanu now-Simon Ekpa tells Tinubu as 72-hours ultimate ends

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Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led the Nigerian government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

The Finnish-based lawyer and separatist disclosed in a statement on his official X account following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum issued to the Nigerian government over Kanu’s release.

He noted the Nigerian government has no basis for the continued detention of Kanu.

“The 72 hours Ultimatum to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for medical treatment ends today, and just as usual, we’ve opened the gate.

“Welcome to March, the month of the highest dragon fire”, he wrote.

BRGIE had issued 72 hours ultimatum to the Nigerian government to release Kanu for medical check-ups over his deteriorating health condition.

Newssphere recalls that in June 2021, Kanu was rearrested by the Nigerian government and remained detained despite Court judgements ordering his release.

 

 

BREAKING: Jose Peseiro dumps Super Eagles

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ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST 22: Nigeria Head Coach José Peseiro prior to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on January 22, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Nigeria’s national football team coach, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed he no longer manages the Super Eagles.

The Portuguese tactician revealed this in a terse post on the social media app X on Friday.

“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF.

“It was a pride and honour to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfilment,” he wrote.

Newssphere recall that Nigeria lost 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to Ivory Coast in February, 2024.

Nigerian govt slams Binance with $10 billion fine

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In a strict regulatory move, the Nigerian government has fined $10 billion against Binance as its crackdown on the crypto exchange platform escalates.
The development comes amid desperate moves to salvage the value of Naira, the nation’s local currency.
This was made known on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, who serves as the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, during an interview with the BBC.
According to Onanuga, Binance profited substantially from its “illegal transactions” in Nigeria while the nation suffered huge losses.
He claimed that the crypto platform is not registered in Nigeria and has no presence in the country, alleging that people used the platform to arbitrarily fix dollar-naira rates.
Onanuga hinted that the Binance team were already cooperating with the Nigerian government by providing useful information, and had already suspended naira related transactions on the platform.
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso had raised concern over the activities of Binance in Nigeria.

Economic hardship: It’s unacceptable, your strike needless, wait until 2027 – Tinubu to NLC, others

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President Bola Tinubu has tackled Nigeria Labour Union, others for embarking on strike within the first nine months of his administration.

Tinubu, who spoke at the Lagos red line launching, emphasized that the organised labour does not represent the sole opinions of the Nigerian people.

According to him, it was unacceptable for the Unions to go on strike amid the Economic hardship.

According to him, If Labour Unions want to participate in the election, it should wait till 2027.

“Allow me to throw a jab here, the Labour Unions should understand that no matter how much we cling to our freedom and rights we cannot form strike within nine months of an administration it is unacceptable,” Tinubu said.

 “If you want to participate in the electoral process, wait until 2027 if not maintain peace. They are not the only voice of Nigeria.”

Newssphere reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress had on February 8, issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the failure to implement the agreements reached on October 2 following the removal of fuel subsidy.

However, as Nigerians continue to deal with economic hardship, the union decided to embark on a two-day nationwide protest to press their demands.

Despite security advisory by the Department of State Services, DSS, the union kick-started the protest on Monday in many cities across Nigeria.

However, the National Executive Council of the NLC suspended its nationwide protest for day two on Tuesday, after reviewing the initial day as highly impactful.

Paul Pogba gets four years football ban

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A france International soccer star and Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football after failing a drugs test last August.

The 30-year-old tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’s first game of the season against Udinese, and was given his hefty punishment by an anti-doping prosecutor’s office in Italy on Thursday.

Pogba’s lawyers had rejected a plea deal and hoped to get their client a lighter sentence after claiming he had accidentally ingested the substance that caused the positive test.

However, the prosecution did not believe Pogba’s defence, and he has now been given a ban that could potentially end his career. Pogba has confirmed his intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

 

 

 

 

 

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