High Commission of Canada to Nigeria

10/11/2023

The High Commission of Canada in seeks to clarify that our travel advice for Nigeria has not changed.

For information on how to get help during our temporary suspension of operations, check: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/nigeria

The High Commission of Canada to , in , has temporarily suspended operations until further notice. For consular assistance, contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre:
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/nigeria

06/11/2023

The High Commission of Canada to , in , has temporarily suspended operations until further notice. For consular assistance, contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre:
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/nigeria

23/06/2023

Following receipt of your passport request letter via your IRCC portal, you must do the following:

 Submit your passport within 30 days of receipt of your letter to the nearest VAC office: https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account/where-submit-passport.html

 If you are unable to submit within the specified time frame, please notify us by web form IRCC Webform

 Only passports provided through the VAC will be accepted.

Where to submit your passport for your online application

20/06/2023

As we Celebrate , Canada remains committed to helping refugees & displaced persons worldwide who are in need of protection, or have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution find hope through resettlement and integration programs.

We will continue to work with all relevant institutions to give refugees and displaced people hope for the future. To learn more on our Government-Assisted Refugees (GAR) Program, please click the link below
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-outside-canada/government-assisted-refugee-program.html

03/01/2023

Last week IRCC announced the implementation of The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for immigration programs, including those under the Express Entry system. This allows Canada to welcome newcomers who bring the skills the economy needs to help address labor shortages.

This will help Canada attract global talent in high-demand sectors like healthcare, construction, and transportation including:
➡️ Nurse aides
➡️ Long-term care aides
➡️ Hospital attendants
➡️ Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and
➡️ Transport truck drivers.

Learn more about the sixteen occupations that can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residency:

Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy. It is essential. That is why the Government of Canada is working to welcome newcomers who bring the skills our economy needs to help address acute labour shortages across the country.

21/10/2022

Attention students in Nigeria!
IRCC Abuja is happy to announce a Study Permit Q&A Webinar. this will provide you with an overview of Study Permit requirements and application guidelines and answer most commonly asked questions.

This event will be held via WebEx. Prospective students will have the opportunity to listen to IRCC’s presentation, AND ask questions via our online platform.

Event information 👇

Date: Thursday, 27th October 2022

Time: 18:00 – 20:00

Link:

26/07/2022

Attention students in Nigeria!
IRCC Abuja is pleased to announce a Study Permit Q&A Webinar. We will provide an overview of Study Permit requirements and application guidelines and answer most commonly asked questions.
This event will be held via WebEx. Prospective students will have the opportunity to listen to IRCC’s presentation, AND ask questions via our online platform.

Event information 👇

📅: Wednesday, July 27 2022

⏲️: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (WAT)

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01/04/2022

: Canada congratulates federal ministry of health, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States for implementation of the “Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women of Reproductive Age in Northern Nigeria project”. We are proud to partner with CHAI on this project. We thank the Honourable Minister of Health for attending this closing ceremony.

30/03/2022

You were asked to submit your passport to finalize your visa application? Please be advised to submit your documents to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your country of residence or one close to it to help avoid delays and additional costs.

25/03/2022

Canada believes in a greener Africa ��
that Canada has announced a new $300M initiative to
support Canadian Civil Society Organizations’ efforts to
combat climate change in Sub-Saharan African countries?
We believe that Canadian civil society has the capacity and
innovative approaches needed to work with their African
partners to promote nature-based solutions and help
communities to become more resilient to the impacts of
climate change.
For more information on partnering for climate ➡️
https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/partnering-climate-partenariats-climat.aspx?lang=eng

25/03/2022

Canada’s acting High Commissioner in Nigeria was thrilled to announce a new 4 year, 2.6 billion Naira initiative with UN Women aimed at increasing the political participation, election and appointment of women in Nigeria, both in the 2023 electoral cycle and beyond. The ADVANCE project will help build the capacity of potential candidates, promote gender-responsive legislative reforms, and leverage the platform.
Canada is proud to support efforts to raise the voice of women in political and legislative spaces in Nigeria, as we firmly believe that increased political participation by women will ultimately lead to increased prosperity, peace and security for all Nigerians

25/03/2022

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As part of Canada’s $5.3 billion for efforts to reduce the
effects of climate change around the world, Canada has
announced a $300 million initiative to support Canadian Civil
Society Organizations to bolster climate adaptation efforts in
Sub-Saharan African countries. This announcement was made
at the Partnering for Climate Livestream hosted by Minister
Sajjan with The Honourable Augusta Maita, Mozambique
Minister of Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries, Mary
MacDonald, Senior VP and Chief Conservation Officer, World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada and Richard Florizone, President
and CEO of the International Institute for Sustainable
Development (IISD).
For more details on Partnering for Climate
➡️https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-
financement/partnering-climate-partenariats-
climat.aspx?lang=eng
For the full recorded livestream ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkV7oGFh3dA

18/12/2021

Update of travelling restrictions as of December 18th, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST:

Foreign nationals who have been in one of the 10 listed counties (including Nigeria) in the 14 days preceding their entry into Canada will no longer be explicitly prohibited entry into Canada by virtue of having been in one of the listed countries. Meaning, they are eligible to enter Canada if they meet the standard rules for entry for all fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated foreign nationals.

Persons with a right of entry who have been in one of the 10 listed counties in the 14 days preceding their entry into Canada are no longer required to be referred to Public Health Agency of Canada officials and are now subject to the standard public health measures and enhanced public health measures linked to the Omicron variant.

The requirements for travelers who have been in, or travelled from, a country of concern within 14 days to obtain a valid negative pre-departure molecular test in a third country will also be lifted.

In summary, as of December 18, 2021 at 11:59PM EST persons who have been in one of the countries of concern are to be processed in the same manner as all other travelers.

17/12/2021

Happy ! As we look back on a year of stories shared and conversations held through the campaign, Canada is proud to celebrate migrants’ countless contributions to the places we call home. http://ittakesacommunity.org

17/12/2021

Substantial and wide ranging discussion between Acting High Commissioner Kevin Tokar ,and the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sao Tome and Principe, Edite Tenjua.

14/12/2021

While in Bauchi state, Acting High Commissioner Kevin Tokar was particularly honored to discuss the urgency of stopping SGBV and supporting women’s empowerment with one of Bauchi State’s HeForShe Champions, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. HON. ABUBAKAR YAKUBU SULEIMAN

13/12/2021

Acting High Commissioner Kevin Tokar was delighted to meet with HE the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, along with USAID/Nigeria and other development partners to discuss our partnership to strengthen primary health care for the people of Bauchi state.

UNICEF Nigeria UNFPA NigeriaPlan International Nigeria

09/12/2021

We are proud to see Canada’s Cuso International working with UNHCR Nigeria in providing sustainable livelihood and economic inclusion for vulnerable refugees and SGBV survivors in Cross Rivers state

https://www.unhcr.org/ng/13847-fish-and-chicks.html