By JKNewsMedia A STATE visit to the United States (U.S.) by Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has been scheduled for April 27 to April 30, 2026, Buckingham Palace announced. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the trip comes at a time of tension between the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK) over the ongoing conflict involving Iran. However, [&helli...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NEW APPLICATION fees for permanent residence and citizenship will take effect from April 30, 2026, following an approval by the Government of Canada affecting foreign nationals seeking to relocate. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) disclosed in an ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent ESCALATING CONFLICT linked to the Iran conflict have triggered sharp volatility across global energy markets, pushing oil prices higher and weighing on financial markets as governments respond to mounting supply and security concerns. JKNewsMedia.com reports that crude oil prices surged amid fe...
By James Emmanuel, JKNewsMedia Contributor STOCK FUTURE moved lower on Friday as major indexes sought to avoid a fifth consecutive week of losses, with investors tracking uncertainty surrounding the Iran war. JKNewsMedia.com reports that futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S and P 500 each declined 0.5%, while Nasdaq fut...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent HIGHER COSTS for visa, residency, and citizenship applications will take effect from April 8, 2026, as the government of the United Kingdom (UK) implements a revised fee structure across multiple immigration categories. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the updated schedule, published by the United K...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA HAS deepened its push towards a fully digitised economy after formalising a bilateral cooperation agreement with Finland, focusing on cybersecurity, digital governance, and innovation-led growth. JKNewsMedia.com that the Federal Government confirmed the development in an official statem...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent A MAJOR European Union (EU) funding package aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and broader economy was unveiled in March 2026, with officials confirming a combined investment of up to €290 million under the bloc’s Global Gateway strategy. JKNewsMedia.com reports the announcement...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent VOTE BY the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday will decide on a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”. JKNewsMedia.com reports Ghana’s President John Mahama visited the UN headquarters to promote the “historic” gest...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent AN AGREEMENT has been signed to facilitate the deportation of asylum seekers, criminals and visa overstayers, with the presidency confirming it applies strictly to Nigerian nationals between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the agreement was signed during Presid...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent WARM DIPLOMATIC exchanges marked Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s state visit as King Charles III delivered a speech welcoming him and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Windsor Castle, expressing gratitude for the journey and extending wishes of peace, blessings and joy. JK...
