By Ukpono Ukpong As part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s immigration system, the Federal Government has announced plans to end the visa-on-arrival policy. The Minister of Interior disclosed this at the closing ceremony of a five-day capacity-building training on the
…launches centralized approval system By Ukpono Ukpong As part of efforts to streamline the visa process and enhance national security, the federal government has announced that all visa applications will be processed exclusively online by March 1. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a session on ‘X Spaces’ hosted […]
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By Temitope Adebayo The partnership will facilitate cross-border payments to 110 countries worldwide by adopting the Visa B2B Connect platform. Businesses will enjoy cost-effective, reliable, and secure cross-border payments. Account-to-account transactions from Access Bank in Nigeria to receiving banks in other countries will be facilitated with speed and efficiency.
The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by FG that it has lifted a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak to the […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have lifted the visa ban on Nigerian citizens and resumed flights, according to a statement from the Nigerian presidency. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday finalized […]
The U.S. government has announced an increment for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, disclosed that the increases were published in the Federal Register on March 28. According to the U.S. government, the changes is in line […]
The federal government says it has entered into an agreement with the United States on an extension of tourist visa validity for both countries to five years. Sola Fasure, spokesperson to minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, the federal government said the new policy applies to tourist visas, as well as visas for diplomats and government […]
By BENJAMIN OMOIKE Nigeria has emerged as the second-highest Work Visa recipients in the UK in 2022. The report disclosed that the UK Government Worker Visa approvals increased from 113,555 in 2019 to 222,349 by year ending, June 2022, a 96 per cent increase. Nigerian nationals emerged as the second highest recipients of United Kingdom’s […]
Effective 13 July 2022, South Africa Visa Application Centres in Lagos and Port Harcourt have resumed operations for the convenience of Nigerian nationals residing in these locations. Applicants can now visit South Africa Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt for all visa categories at the following operational timings (except all public holidays):
The United States government has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fee for the non immigrant visa categories or any visa class for Nigerian nationals effective from December 3. Public Affairs Department of the U.S Embassy in Abuja, which disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said that reciprocity fees paid before that time were […]
The British High Commission in Nigeria has announced that it has reopened its visa application centres across the country, Daily Times gathered. The Commission made the announcement in a statement released via its Twitter account on Thursday, adding that there would be free visa replacement till December 2020. This replacement will cover individuals who will […]
A 30-year-old woman, Precious Chike, who allegedly obtained N500, 000 on the pretext of procuring a Cyprus Visa, was on Thursday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. Chike, whose address was not given, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and stealing. She, however, pleaded not guilty. READ ALSO: […]
While the electronic visa has been around for quite some time now, many people are still skeptical about using an online visa service. It is perfectly understandable when you consider the fact that you have to give valuable personal information online, but the fact of the matter is that you have nothing to worry about. […]
The Federal Government has called on the United States of America to consider the long standing relationship between the two countries and reverse its Visa restrictions on Nigeria. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the call yesterday, in his office in Abuja, while receiving the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mary Leonard and her […]
New York – The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. The old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”. How Fashola got Buhari smiling, grinning broadly According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set up a committee to study and address the United States proclamation suspending the issuance of visas that can lead to permanent residency from Nigeria. The government reacting to the United State Visa restriction placed on Nigeria said that the committee headed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola […]
THE United States of America embassy in Nigeria has said that the reports that the founder, Living Faith Church, worldwide otherwise known as Winners International, Bishop David Oyedepo was denied Visa to the United State is “Fake News and completely false.” Bishop Oyedepo was reported to have visited the Lagos Consulate of the US embassy […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel International, went ballistic on Thursday after he was denied visa by the US Embassy. A THISDAY report said the embassy did not give any other reason to the bishop, except the standard default explanation that the Bishop did not qualify for visa renewal in […]
Visa Inc plans to acquire a “significant minority” stake in payments platform Interswitch, the Nigeria-based company said on Tuesday. Interswitch did not provide financial details in its statement. ALSO READ Dangote Industries appoints Halima Aliko Dangote as GED Commercial Operations The acquisition, which Sky News reported on Sunday as being a 20 per cent stake […]