The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency in Nigeria that focuses on developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. They are currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for their Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic session. The PTDF…
A series of restrictions will be implemented in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce the number of individuals entering Britain legally. The modifications to immigration regulations will be gradually introduced starting in March, according to the Home Office. Rishi Sunak had previously committed to “do what is necessary” to decrease net migration, attributing…
Did you know you could relocate and work in the UK as a fashion designer through the Global Talent visa route? A Nigerian lady shared how you can relocate to the UK or switch to the Global Talent visa route as a fashion designer in her Visa Route for Tailors series on TikTok. According to…
HMRC is issuing a warning to individuals using ‘side hustle’ platforms like Vinted, eBay, or Deliveroo, as new rules come into effect from January 1 in a bid to crack down on tax avoidance. As of today, various websites, including eBay, Vinted, Airbnb, Fiverr, Upwork, Uber, Deliveroo, and Etsy, are obligated to record and report…
The UK Prime Minister and the Home Secretary announced on Monday, December 4, 2023, their plans to reduce net migration and stop immigration abuse. According to GOV.UK, these measures, along with a package to limit student dependents, are expected to prevent about 300,000 people from entering the UK who were previously eligible to do so…
Australia announced on Monday its intention to tighten visa regulations for international students and low-skilled workers, potentially reducing its migrant intake by half over the next two years. The government aims to revamp what it perceives as a “broken” migration system. The proposed changes involve higher English test scores for international students and increased scrutiny…
Canada stands out as a preferred destination for global students due to its esteemed educational institutions, inclusive and diverse society, and the potential for post-graduation work or permanent immigration. While international students have positively impacted campuses and innovation in the country, they have faced challenges like securing adequate housing during their studies in Canada. The…
The UK government has unveiled a fresh strategy to reduce immigration, outlining a five-point plan. This initiative involves prohibiting care workers from relocating with their families and increasing the minimum salary required for a skilled worker visa. James Cleverly, who assumed the role of home secretary three weeks ago, has faced mounting pressure to demonstrate…
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing political pressure to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign workers, following a record net immigration of 745,000 last year, despite years of Conservative promises to lower these numbers. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Thursday that the net immigration figure for 2022 was 139,000 higher…
Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a fresh set of measures aimed at tightening immigration controls, anticipating renewed concern within the Conservative party over the all-time high numbers of migrants. In the face of mounting pressure for the prime minister to address illegal arrivals, official figures set to be released on Thursday are expected to…
