Canada

Canada invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in an Express Entry draw conducted on August 18, 2026. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523 under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. The...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada caps study permit applications at 309,670 globally for 2026. Undergraduate and college diploma applicants must obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter before submitting their visa files. Master's and PhD candidates are exempt from...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Canadian rapper, Drake, has won more than $1 million after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match held on Sunday, June 28. Drake bet $770,000 on Canada to win....

June 28 (THEWILL) — Canada snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa with a stoppage-time winner on Sunday, punishing Bafana Bafana for their wastefulness in front of goal in a tense FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage encounter. For...

March 06, (THEWILL) — In a celebration of excellence and community service, Nigerian-born Canadian urological resident, Dr Kika Otiono, has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Orleans Leading Women, Leading Girls Recognition Award in Orléans,...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Toronto Police Service has confirmed the death of a 46-year-old Nigerian man following a fatal shooting at a bus terminal in Toronto, Canada. Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 7:00...

November 25, (THEWILL) — Canada has announced one of its most extensive travel risk reassessments in recent years, updating advisories for 17 African countries between November 13 and 15, 2025, amid mounting concerns over worsening security conditions across the...

August 17, (THEWILL) — Divergent views have continued to trail a ruling by a Federal Court of Canada classifying the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, and the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as terrorist organisations. Coming on the heels...

March 21, (THEWILL) – To enhance air connectivity between both countries, Nigeria and Canada have officially signed a Bilateral Air Transport Agreement marking a significant milestone in the aviation sector. The agreement was signed on Friday during a meeting between...

March 13, (THEWILL) – Kano State is set to benefit from a major Canadian initiative which aims to strengthen agriculture and empower women and youth in Northern Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Spokesperson...