FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION. (PHOTO).

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 FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION  The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the temporary closure of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, to allow for major runway rehabilitation works. A statement by the  Minister says the closure has become necessary to improve safety and operational efficiency at the airport, ahead of the Christmas travel season. It adds that the rehabilitation project is a joint partnership between the Federal Government and the Imo State Government, and will involve repairs to deteriorated sections of the runway, treatment of surface cracks, filling of potholes, resurfacing, and extension works to accommodate larger aircraft. The Minister disclosed that he had earlier spoken with the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who, along with other critical stakeholders in the South-East, agreed on the need for the temporary closure. The airport i...

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LIMITS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ U.S STAYS TO FOUR YEARS WITHOUT APPROVAL IN NEW VISA RULE. (PHOTO).



Trump administration limits international students’ U.S stays to four years without approval in new visa rule

    The Trump administration has finalized a new rule that will limit how long international students can remain in the United States, requiring federal approval for stays longer than four years.
The Department of Homeland Security said the policy will take effect in September and will also restrict when students can change their academic majors or programs. The move represents a significant shift from previous rules, which generally allowed international students to remain in the country for the duration of their degree program.
Under the current system, many students are permitted to stay beyond four years if their academic programs require additional time. The new rule establishes a fixed limit and requires students seeking extensions to receive approval from the federal government.
DHS officials said the changes are intended to improve oversight of international students and ensure that student visas are used primarily for completing educational programs before returning home.
Education leaders have criticized the policy, arguing that international students are already subject to extensive monitoring and that the new requirements will create additional administrative challenges for colleges and universities.
The rule is part of a broader series of immigration actions by the Trump administration targeting international students. Recent measures have included increased visa scrutiny, requirements for some applicants to provide social media information, and restrictions affecting travelers from several countries.
The changes come as many colleges and universities are already seeing declines in international enrollment. Schools that rely heavily on international students, who often pay full tuition and do not qualify for federal financial aid, could face significant financial impacts.
Higher education groups warn that increased uncertainty could push more international students to choose other countries for their education, potentially affecting the U.S. workforce, research sector, and economy.
Critics argue the new restrictions could damage America’s reputation as a destination for global talent, saying students and scholars may view the country as less welcoming and predictable compared with competing nations.

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