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  1. JAPA: Human Rights Lawyer Expresses Concern as Senior Lawyer Moves to UK, Works as Cleaner

    Nigeria JAPA: Human Rights Lawyer Expresses Concern as Senior Lawyer Moves to UK, Works as Cleaner

    A Nigerian senior lawyer has relocated to the UK, leaving his Akure chamber to work as a cleaner at Primark. Human rights lawyer Bolanle Cole expressed concern over the growing trend of professionals migrating abroad only to end up in low-paying jobs. This "Japa" phenomenon is worrying. A...
  2. Yoruba Influencer’s Attack on Nurse Leads to Viral ‘Japa’ Offer for Europe or US

    Nigeria Yoruba Influencer’s Attack on Nurse Leads to Viral ‘Japa’ Offer for Europe or US

    Nurse Gold Ugbede gains viral attention after criticizing Lagos cleanliness, leading to a tribalism controversy instigated by Yoruba influencer Bayo. In response, an anonymous Samaritan offers to help Ugbede relocate abroad for her nursing career. A nurse, Gold Ugbede, has found herself at the...
  3. JAPA: "Stay and Make a Difference," Fashola Urges Nigeria's Youth

    Nigeria JAPA: "Stay and Make a Difference," Fashola Urges Nigeria's Youth

    Babatunde Fashola urges Nigerian youths to resist the temptation to leave the country amid economic challenges. At Elizade University’s conference, he emphasized the importance of staying in Nigeria to contribute to its growth, citing successful Nigerians who persevered despite hardships...
  4. JAPA: Senate President Appeals to Nigerians to Stay for the Country's Future

    Nigeria JAPA: Senate President Appeals to Nigerians to Stay for the Country's Future

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges Nigerians to prioritize love for their country over financial gain amid the "japa" trend. He highlights the negative impact of mass immigration on sectors like healthcare and education, calling for improved conditions to retain skilled professionals in...
  5. JAPA: NCC Reports Over 2,500 Telecom Professionals Left Nigeria in 2022

    Nigeria JAPA: NCC Reports Over 2,500 Telecom Professionals Left Nigeria in 2022

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that over 2,500 telecom professionals, including 500 software engineers, left Nigeria in 2022. To combat this talent exodus, the NCC urged telecom companies to enhance work conditions, adopt flexible policies, and partner with educational...
  6. Japa Plans Hit as Canada Cuts 2025 Foreign Student Intake by 10% Amid Immigration Crackdown

    Nigeria Japa Plans Hit as Canada Cuts 2025 Foreign Student Intake by 10% Amid Immigration Crackdown

    Canada has announced a 10% reduction in foreign student intake starting in 2025. The move, aimed at preventing misuse of immigration systems, follows a 35% cut in undergraduate study permits for 2024. Canada is set to reduce the intake of foreign students by 10% starting in 2025, Prime Minister...
  7. UK Universities Face Financial Strain as International Student Visa Applications Drop by 17%

    Nigeria UK Universities Face Financial Strain as International Student Visa Applications Drop by 17%

    UK universities face financial risks as international student visa applications drop by 17% in 2024. New immigration policies, including restrictions on dependents, have contributed to the decline, leaving less-selective institutions vulnerable. Experts warn of nationwide economic impacts if...
  8. JAPA: Nigerians Top UK Employment Stats as EU Nationals Decline

    Nigeria JAPA: Nigerians Top UK Employment Stats as EU Nationals Decline

    Between 2019 and 2023, Indian and Nigerian nationals emerged as the leading foreign workers in the UK, surpassing British citizens. Employment among EU nationals dropped significantly. Nigerians, notably in healthcare, saw a surge in job opportunities due to post-Brexit migration policies...
  9. JAPA: Tinubu Introduces Policy to Stop Nigeria's Healthcare Brain Drain

    Nigeria JAPA: Tinubu Introduces Policy to Stop Nigeria's Healthcare Brain Drain

    President Bola Tinubu’s new National Policy on Health Workforce Migration aims to tackle Nigeria’s healthcare brain drain by improving working conditions, integrating digital health technologies, and offering incentives for medical professionals. The policy also promotes the return of skilled...
  10. JAPA: Austria Opens Doors to Global Talent in Nursing, Plumbing, and Engineering Amid Job Shortages

    Nigeria JAPA: Austria Opens Doors to Global Talent in Nursing, Plumbing, and Engineering Amid Job Shortages

    Austria sees rising demand for nurses, plumbers, and engineers, offering competitive salaries and visa pathways for international professionals amidst high living costs. Austria has reported a significant increase in job vacancies, with around 196,400 positions remaining unfilled in early 2024...
  11. Japa: President Tinubu Cracks Down on Civil Service Fraud

    Nigeria Japa: President Tinubu Cracks Down on Civil Service Fraud

    President Bola Tinubu mandates that Nigerian civil servants who relocated abroad must refund salaries collected during their absence. Department heads who facilitated this fraud will also face punishment. This directive, announced at the 2024 Civil Service Award, aims to enforce accountability...
  12. Brain Drain: EU Nations Ease Visa Rules to Attract Foreign Healthcare Workers

    Nigeria Brain Drain: EU Nations Ease Visa Rules to Attract Foreign Healthcare Workers

    Seven EU countries, including Germany and Ireland, face critical shortages of healthcare workers and are easing visa procedures to attract foreign doctors, nurses, and specialists to address the deficits. A recent report by the European Commission has highlighted critical shortages of...
  13. Japa: Nigerians Liquidate Investments to Move Abroad, Says Alibaba

    Nigeria Japa: Nigerians Liquidate Investments to Move Abroad, Says Alibaba

    Media Entrepreneur Alibaba discusses the 'Japa' phenomenon on Channels TV's Sunrise, revealing that many Nigerians, especially in the entertainment industry, are liquidating their assets to relocate abroad. Highlighting economic instability, he shared personal anecdotes of friends and colleagues...
  14. JAPA: Backlash as Nigerian Pastor Tells Youth They'll Regret Seeking Greener Pastures Overseas

    Nigeria JAPA: Backlash as Nigerian Pastor Tells Youth They'll Regret Seeking Greener Pastures Overseas

    Nigerian pastor warns youth relocating abroad will regret "japa." Faces backlash, and accusations of self-interest. Many mock advice, cite better career opportunities overseas as reasons to ignore warnings against seeking greener pastures by relocating from Nigeria. Pastor Femi Emmanuel, a...
  15. Good News For Nigerian Students: UK Government Advisers Dismiss Claims of Graduate Visa Exploitation

    Europe Good News For Nigerian Students: UK Government Advisers Dismiss Claims of Graduate Visa Exploitation

    UK government advisers conclude no evidence of abuse in graduate visa route, contradicting Tory claims. Recommend retaining visas for international students. The UK government's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has found no evidence of widespread abuse of the country's graduate visa route...
  16. Crisis Looms: UK Universities Facing Layoffs Amid Plummeting Enrolment by Nigerian, Foreign Students

    Nigeria Crisis Looms: UK Universities Facing Layoffs Amid Plummeting Enrolment by Nigerian, Foreign Students

    Amid a concerning trend of declining enrolment figures among foreign students, including Nigerians, more than 15 universities across the United Kingdom have announced plans to implement staff layoffs and discontinue certain courses. The impact of this decline, particularly pronounced at the...
  17. [JAPA] Battle Over Certification: Nigerian Nurses Fight Against New Guidelines in Court

    Nigeria [JAPA] Battle Over Certification: Nigerian Nurses Fight Against New Guidelines in Court

    In a bid to contest the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's (NMCN) new certificate verification guidelines, a group of nurses has taken legal action against the Council, along with the Minister of Health and others. The dispute arises from the NMCN's circular issued on February 7, 2024...
  18. [Video] First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Under Fire for Disparaging Remarks on Nigerians Working Abroad

    Nigeria [Video] First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Under Fire for Disparaging Remarks on Nigerians Working Abroad

    Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of the Nigerian President, sparked outrage with her recent comments on Nigerians working menial jobs abroad, suggesting they were unwilling to do such work in their homeland. In an interview with Arise News, she expressed regret over the emigration of educated Nigerians...
  19. Public Skepticism Grows: Nigerians Challenge Minister's Statements on Health Workers Abroad

    Nigeria Public Skepticism Grows: Nigerians Challenge Minister's Statements on Health Workers Abroad

    Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has disclosed that successful Nigerian doctors, nurses, and health workers currently abroad are contemplating a return to their homeland, provided the necessary infrastructure is in place. Pate's revelation, made during...
  20. Health Workers Hit with Resignation Requirement in Government's Bid to Tackle Japa Syndrome

    Nigeria Health Workers Hit with Resignation Requirement in Government's Bid to Tackle Japa Syndrome

    The Federal Government has imposed a ban on health workers seeking leave of absence for overseas relocation, citing concerns related to the 'japa' trend. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed that health professionals intending to work abroad must now resign before embarking...
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