September 21, 2025

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Switzerland Endorses Nigeria’s Bid for IMO Category ‘C’ Council Seat

August 29, 2025 — Switzerland has formally pledged support for Nigeria’s bid to secure a Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026/2027 biennium. The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, delivered a letter of endorsement to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, during a

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Switzerland Tightens Schengen Visa Rules, Imposes Stricter Documentation Requirements

GENEVA, August 4, 2025 — The Swiss government has announced a new policy tightening the requirements for obtaining Schengen visas, mandating stricter documentation standards for applicants seeking entry into the country and other Schengen Area states. According to a statement released by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), the new rules aim to enhance

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FG Offloads Presidential Boeing 737 Business Jet After Nearly 20 Years, Puts It Up for Sale Through Swiss Firm

The Federal Government has put up for sale its presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ), which has served the nation for nearly two decades. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $43 million, is now listed for sale through AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This move comes as

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