UK Extends Travel Entry Scheme to US, Canada, Australia
Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect today Wednesday. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme — similar to the ESTA system in the United States aimed at tightening border security, requires visitors who […]
D’Tigress confident of win against France in today’s Olympics women’s basketball game
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are confident about securing another victory in their second group-stage clash against the host nation, France, at the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s basketball game, scheduled for today, August 1. The team in a post on its X handle assured fans of their resilience and commitment, expressing their hunger for […]
Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high
Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the government will get the power to suspend education […]
2026 Commonwealth Games In Doubt After Host City Pulls Out
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host city before Victoria volunteered in April 2022. But the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday said the projected cost had now tripled and […]
FIFA Women’s WC: Super Falcons Arrive at Brisbane Camp
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived their camp in Brisbane, Australia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug. 20. The nine-time African champions will begin her campaign on Friday against Canada before meeting hosts Australia on July 27 and the Republic of Ireland on […]
