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Nigeria enters list of 38 countries to post $15,000 US visa bonds
Frank Okon Nigeria on Tuesday entered the expanded list of countries whose business and tourist visitors must post up to $15000 as precondition for obtaining entry visa to the United States of America. According to the U.S. State Department reimbursable…
Nigeria slammed with travel ban as US expands entry restrictions
By Ziggy Ojiegbe Nigeria has been placed under a partial travel ban by the United States as the Trump administration expands restrictions on entry into the country, citing security concerns, weak vetting systems, and rising political tensions. Under the new…
Nigeria under review as US plans new travel restrictions
Nigeria may be affected by a new round of United States travel restrictions as the Trump administration moves to widen its travel-ban list from 19 countries to more than 30. Nigeria is already classified by the administration as a “country…
Abuja Continental unveils early bird Christmas Magic with luxury stays
Abuja Continental Hotel has launched its Early Bird Christmas campaign, offering guests a mix of luxury accommodation, festive dining, and family-friendly activities designed to elevate holiday celebrations in the capital. Positioned as one of Abuja’s leading destinations for both leisure…
UK, Canada, Australia missions launch joint visa fraud campaign
The Diplomatic Missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have launched a joint international campaign to combat visa fraud and protect people from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators. The initiative, known as the #FightingVisaFraud campaign, was unveiled during International…
Disabled Nigerian wins appeal against deportation after nearly 40 years in UK
Anthony Olubunmi George, 63, moved to Britain in 1986 and has lived there ever since. However, despite having no criminal record, the Home Office repeatedly rejected his applications to stay. He also struggled with homelessness and poor health after suffering…
U.S. hikes H-1B visa fee to $100,000 for new applicants
Big American firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and JPMorgan, may be coughing out millions of dollars to bring over global talents to drive their operations following significant increase in the professional visa fees introduced by the Trump administration of the…
US resumes student visas, demands social media access
Applicants for the students visa to the United States would now be required to submit access to their social media handles as the State Department officials introduces measures to screen off American haters from entering the country. Under the new…
Some 242 Indians, Britons, Canadians dead as Air India flight crashes
Air India flight AI-171, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The Boeing 787 aircraft belonging to Air India was carrying around 232 passengers and 10 crew members when it crashed. Indian television…
US embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas
In compliance to an order issued by US District Judge Allison Burroughs, the government of the United States has required the country’s consulate services at its embassies to resume processing of visas for intending international students of Harvard University. “Effective…
