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Migration Is Not the problem; Policy Needs a Reset

Global UpfrontMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

By Abidemi Adebamiwa People just don’t wake up one day and leave their countries on a whim. They go when staying no longer seems like

Japa Is Not In My Constitution

Global UpfrontDec 24, 2025December 24, 20251

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu A lot of wannabes want to flee from Nigeria, but I am very different. The country turns me up and down

The Nigerian Politician And Tomorrow

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2025November 3, 20250

By Emmanuel Ado The average Nigerian politician is, to put it mildly, pathetic. He/she is in politics for today, and not for tomorrow. For most

Japa: Implications For Nigeria As Canada Tightens Immigration Financial Requirements

Global UpfrontJul 26, 2025July 26, 20250

In a notable shift reflecting growing global migration policy tightening, the Government of Canada has raised the financial threshold for applicants under its popular Express

Japa: Over 20,000 Doctors Flee Nigeria As House Officers Remain Unpaid In 2025, Says Resident Doctors

Global UpfrontMay 14, 2025May 14, 20250

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has stated that the country’s healthcare system is facing a deepening crisis, lamenting that over 20,000 doctors have

Japa: ISDEVCOM, NAPTIP Partner On Holding 6th International Conference On Migration, Human Trafficking

Global UpfrontFeb 2, 2025February 2, 20250

The Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, is partnering with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking

Nigerian English and the Fight Against Linguistic Stereotypes

Global UpfrontJan 14, 2025January 14, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently introduced several Nigerian terms, igniting discussions about cultural identity and representation. Words like “419” and “Yahoo”

Nigerians Migrate To The UK And U.S. In Search Of The Good Life – But This Isn’t What They Find

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2024November 28, 20240

By Tunde A. Alabi, University of Lagos It is important for intending migrants to be aware of the realities in the destination countries to avoid

AFCON, And ‘Japa’ Issues

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

“If people have an opportunity for a decent job, a decent education, a decent health care system, and security, I know that forceful migration will

Japa: U.S. Excludes Nigeria, 17 Other Countries From 2025 Visa Lottery Programme

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2024February 6, 20240

The United States (U.S.) have excluded Nigeria and 17 other countries from its Diversity Visa (DV) Programme for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Already, applications