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March, 2025

  • 7 March

    ITB Berlin 2025 highlights global tourism resilience and Africa’s growing role

    The just concluded ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show, underscored the resilience and innovation driving the global tourism industry amid ongoing challenges. From 4 to 6 March, the event welcomed 100,000 attendees, 87% of whom were international participants and featured 5,800 exhibitors from 170 countries. This year’s showcase reaffirmed ITB Berlin’s status as the premier meeting point …

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  • 5 March

    Special: The long road Home and the life Sodiq Ade had hoped for

    From a tough childhood in Lagos to an enduring journey to Germany and finally a return to Nigeria, Ade’s life has come full circle. With his own resilience and support from the ARRIVES Project, he is now building a successful business at home. ________ A Yoruba saying goes, “Ìgbà àti ibi tí mo ń wá, ti wà fún mi láti ìbẹ̀rẹ̀” …

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  • 4 March

    UK introduces mandatory electronic authorisation for EU travellers

    The UK has announced the introduction of a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for European Union nationals. Similar to the US ESTA program, the new system will require EU travellers to obtain a digital travel permit before entering the UK, starting from 2 April 2025. Here’s what you need to know about the scheme: The application process is generally quick …

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  • 4 March

    Paulino Miguel receives German national honour for championing inclusion

    Paulino José Miguel, a long-standing advocate for intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and migrant participation in Germany, has been awarded the Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz), one of the country’s highest civilian honours. The award recognizes Miguel’s decades-long commitment to fostering integration and development policy through his work at the Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart e.V. (Forum of Cultures Stuttgart). The prestigious …

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February, 2025

  • 28 February

    Germany: New Laws and other Changes from March 2025

    A series of new laws and regulations impacting various aspects of life Germany take effect in March 2025. From higher minimum wages for temporary workers to new travel options and the start of daylight saving time, here’s a summary of the key changes and important dates in the new month to keep in mind: 1. Higher Health Insurance Contributions for …

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  • 28 February

    Nigerian airline to make history at ITB Berlin 2025

    In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria’s aviation industry, Air Peace, the country’s leading airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, is set to make its debut at the prestigious ITB Berlin, the world’s largest international travel trade show. This marks the first time a Nigerian airline will participate as an exhibitor at the globally renowned event, which attracts over 10,000 exhibitors …

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  • 28 February

    Hope Education Project Launches Pilot to Combat Human Trafficking in West Africa

    The Hope Education Project (HEP) has announced the launch of a pioneering pilot project in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, aimed at preventing human trafficking through education and community empowerment. HEP will deliver trafficking awareness programming to three Junior High Schools in the following communities of Tamale: Gumbihini, Sagnarigu and New Gbolo. The HEP program aims to disrupt the flow of …

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  • 28 February

    Nigeria to Automate Visa Application Process for Faster Approvals

    Nigeria is set to introduce an automated system for processing short-stay visas, aiming to streamline approvals, boost tourism and attract business travellers. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo recently announced that the new system would eliminate long wait times upon arrival at Nigerian airports. Under the new policy, travelers can apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals expected within 24 to 48 …

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  • 28 February

    Berlin Airport Struggles with Baggage Delays

    Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is facing significant challenges with baggage handling, leading to growing frustration among passengers due to long waiting times and lost luggage. A recent survey by Allianz Direct found that 11.85% of travellers at BER experience baggage issues, ranking the airport among the top four in Germany for such incidents. On average, passengers wait approximately 2.73 days …

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  • 24 February

    Conservatives’ victory signals shift in German politics

    The German federal election has triggered significant political shifts, with potential implications for migration policies in Germany and across Europe. Approximately 60 million Germans were eligible to vote for a new Bundestag, and with voter turnout surpassing 82% on Sunday, participation reached its highest level in decades, underscoring the nation’s heightened political engagement. — The centre-right CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich …

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