NEWS

U.S. freezes foreign visa processing for 75 countries

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The United States has reportedly suspended foreign visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, following a directive attributed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the information circulating on Wednesday, the freeze applies indefinitely and affects visa applications across

NEWS

Niger Republic introduces strict inspections on goods from Nigeria amid rising regional tensions

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Republic of Niger has implemented systematic inspections on all goods entering its territory from Nigeria, with particular focus on consignments classified as “miscellaneous” items. The new directive, enforced across all official entry points, requires thorough checks before any transit processing can be completed. According to regional security and trade sources, the

BUSINESS

UK, Nigeria launch flagship economic reform programmes to strengthen stability and drive economic growth

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The British High Commission in Abuja has launched two flagship economic reform programmes – the Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST) programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility (NPFF) – reaffirming the United Kingdom’s long-term commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic reform and growth agenda. Backed by a £12.4 million UK investment, NEST

COLUMNS

China, Nigeria Unite to Support Women’s Empowerment Through Film

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2025

China is partnering with Nigeria and other nations to drive the comprehensive advancement of women worldwide, with a plan at opening a new chapter in global gender equality and empowerment. Speaking during the celebration of the China Women’s Film Festival, the Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou,highlighted China’s […]

COLUMNS

Nigeria’s 2025 Science Prize: When Integrity Matters

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

By Kazeem Akintunde Every year since 2004, except when COVID-19 reared its ugly head, the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas, (NLNG) sets aside a $100,000 grand prize as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to celebrate scientists who have through their work, impacted Nigeria and humanity. This year’s event to announce the winner of the […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigeria Host Mid-Autumn Festival in Abuja to Further Bond

Daily Dispatch September 25, 2025

Nigeria and China jointly celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, an age-old Chinese tradition symbolizing family reunion, harvest, and blessings in Abuja on Thursday. The colorful cultural festival showcase also served as a platform to reaffirm the deepening friendship and cooperation between both nations. The celebration, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, featured