News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
Read the latest news, info and events for Nigerians and the Nigerian community in Germany. Info on Yoruba, Igbo, Edo, Hausa and other Nigerian communities, people and events in Germany. >> Afronews > News, views and guides for the African diaspora in Germany and Europe. Nachrichten für und über Afrikaner in Deutschland
Players of African descent have been chosen for the 2021 Golden Boy awards. This was announced by TuttoSport, the organisers of the awards, on Tuesday. The award was established in 2003 by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, it is awarded by journalist across Europe to the brightest football talent in Europe across two halves of consecutive […] More
As the European Championship continues, it is important to point out the African stars of Nigerian descent in Football who made it to the limelight and continue to represent Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Here’s a list of 15 football players of Nigerian descent who are making waves in Europe: Jamal Musiala For Nigerians […] More
Nigerians in Germany: A German-based Nigerian man, Uguchi Unachukwu, was shot dead near Sam Mbakwe Airport during a search on his way to catch a fight back to Germany. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Uguchi Unachukwu was allegedly killed in front of his wife and two children by men dressed in military inform. […] More
Nigerians will now obtain their passports within six weeks, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, has said. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service’s Public Relations Officer, Sunday James disclosed the news in a statement made available to journalists. In the statement titled ‘NIS promotes senior officers,’ Mr James quoted Mr Babandede as […] More
Nigerian in Germany Chinelo Ntagu is the brains behind Ogalady, she is also the organiser for the Fashion Major Event happening virtually that will bring together different fashion authorities on one platform to celebrate; the ‘Business of Fashion’, network and improve brand visibility. Chinelo Ntagu’s company, Ogalady, is a consulting platform for individuals and companies […] More
Nigerian reporter Tobore Ovuorie, 33, has been honoured by DW as the 2021 Freedom of Speech Award Winner. The Nigerian journalist’s investigative undercover work has given a voice to those voiceless in Nigerian society. Her courage has cost her her life. Tobore Ovuorie told DW news of a horrific event from 7 years ago where […] More
Muhammad Babandede, Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration services, has disclosed that Nigerians in the diaspora who could not travel back home due to closure of some missions abroad due to the COVID-19 restrictions who posses expired passports can now travel home to Nigeria. Mr. Babandede stated this during a press chat with journalists at the […] More
Many African asylum seekers in Germany continue to fear deportation especially now during the pandemic. The dynamics around travel are uncertain given the rising number of infections and deaths and there’s the fact that most African countries are not prepared to accept rejected asylum seekers. A lot of Africans have even taken their lives due […] More
A 53-year-old Nigerian-German has been asked to appear before court for drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The Nigerian in Germany has lived in the EU regions since 1998 and holds a German passport but he moved to Switzerland at the end of 2017 to work. He was registered with three temporary offices, cleaned and […] More
Nigerians in Germany face raised cost of consular services. The Nigerian Embassy in Berlin notified the public of the changes with effect from 11.01.2021. Nigerian Embassy in Berlin raises cost of consular services With effect from 11.01.2021, the following consular services will attract administrative charge of twenty euros (€20), in addition to the following statutory fees: Legalization of […] More
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday launched the ICAO-Complaint Nigerian Temporary Passport (NTP) which will now replace Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). The NTP issued to Nigerians will allow them to return home in case of emergency situations. The travel passport which is designed for one way travel replaces the Emergency Travel Certificate. […] More
Nigeria is rising up to the challenge in an attempt to break all the gender barriers, Ambassador of the Federal Republic Nigeria to Germany Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said. Addressing the virtual Women’s Day Summit hosted by the Nigerian Community Bayern e.V., Ambassador Tuggar said the government of Nigeria had put in place several […] More