- A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Kelvin Alaneme, was secretly filmed by the BBC in an undercover investigation, allegedly selling fake job opportunities to foreign nationals
- TheTalk.NG reports that in the last few years, the word japa has become a popular term in Nigeria, symbolising the mass exodus of Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad
- Following the BBC’s report, Dr. Alaneme has vowed to sue the media organisation for defamation
A BBC Africa Eye investigation claims Kelvin Alaneme charged $13,000 for fake UK care job visas.
Photo credit: @kelvin_alanemeSource: TwitterAmid the ‘japa’ wave, Alaneme maintained that he is helping Nigerians relocate abroad.
Photo credit: @kelvin_alanemeSource: TwitterAlaneme reacts to BBC’s allegation”Since we began in 2020, CareerEdu has helped over 5,000 Nigerians relocate, not just to the UK but to other countries. We have services in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Oman and the United States.We are not care job employers in the UK. We have always made this clear. Our job is to link qualified employees to legitimate and licensed employers and recruiters who provide CoS, which we have always said is free.””Well do that.
- Japa: Doctor who relocated to UK considers returning to Nigeria, shares struggles with job-hunting
- UK govt announces new financial requirements for visa application, Nigerians affected
- Nigerian lady relocating to Canada pays extra N784,000 for excess luggage at airport
Thailand launches e-visa system, invites Nigerians
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