Stay back, build your country’ – Shehu Sani on US new visa ban
Former senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the new United States visa restrictions, urging Nigerians to remain at home and contribute to national development. According to him, the policy should serve as a wake-up call for citizens who believe solutions to their problems can only be found abroad. Sani said countries that progress do so […]
Qatar denies imposing new visa restrictions on Nigerians
The Embassy of Qatar in Nigeria has dismissed online rumors that claimed the country has introduced tougher visa rules for Nigerians who want to travel. A ministry official told BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, that there are no new restrictions for Nigerians applying for visas to Qatar. This clarification comes after viral reports alleged […]
Interior minister Tunji-Ojo meets US envoy over new visa policy for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about the recent changes the US made to its visa rules for Nigerians. Also present at the meeting were Kemi Nanna Nandap, the […]
Chadian president orders visa ban on US nationals after Trump’s ban
Chad has decided to stop giving visas to people from the United States. This is to respond to a travel ban that former US President Donald Trump put in place. On June 5, President Mahamat Idriss Itno announced this decision on Facebook. He asked his government to follow the idea of fairness and stop issuing […]
Niger Republic Enforces Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passport
Niger Republic is now stopping Nigerians with ECOWAS passports from entering its country unless they have an international passport. The Republic of Niger has started enforcing strict travel rules for Nigerians using the ECOWAS passport. Many travelers have been denied entry at border crossings, such as Illela in Nigeria and Konni in Niger. This new […]