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 “Leave or we’ll remove you” — UK authorities to students with expired visas

Awwal Owolabi 2 September 2025 0

The United Kingdom (UK) authorities have warned international students who overstay their visas to leave the country or risk facing deportation. According to the BBC, the UK authority have contacted about 10,000 students, whose visas are due to expire, to leave the country as soon as possible.

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Nigeria Threatens Reciprocity As U.S. Cancels Valid Visas

Ukpono Ukpong 2 September 2025 0

Nigeria has warned of reciprocal action against the United States following reports of sudden visa cancellations that have disrupted the plans of several Nigerian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to invoke measures to protect the country’s national interest. Over the past weeks, affected […]

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Nigerian visa applicants must disclose 5-year social media history, U.S. Mission says

Promise Eze 18 August 2025 0

The United States Mission in Nigeria has directed visa applicants to disclose all social media usernames and handles they have used over the past five years. It warned that failure to do so could result in visa denial and future ineligibility. The directive was announced in a post on the Mission’s official X account on […]

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Nigerians to pay extra $250 integrity fee for US visas from 2025

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMNEKE IWELUNMO From fiscal year 2025, Nigerian applicants for most US non-immigrant visas will face a significantly higher cost, as the United States introduces a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on top of the existing $185 application fee. The new surcharge, announced by the US government, will apply to a wide range of visa […]

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Nigeria condemns U.S. visa policy shift, demands fairness in bilateral ties

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has condemned the recent revision of the United States’ visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerian citizens, describing it as unfair and inconsistent with the spirit of bilateral friendship. The new policy limits the validity of key non-immigrant visa categories, including B1/B2 (business/tourist), F (students), and J (exchange visitors)

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FG offers amnesty for foreigners with expired visas

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In a strategic move to enhance compliance with Nigeria’s New Visa Regime and foster a secure and transparent migration system, the Federal Government has approved an amnesty programme for foreigners with expired visas. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), offers a unique opportunity for […]

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UK High Commission clarifies visa rules amid speculation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In the wake of growing speculation surrounding the United Kingdom’s visa regulations, the British High Commission in Nigeria has issued an official statement to clarify its stance. The statement comes as concerns rise among potential travelers and expatriates regarding the UK’s immigration policies. The commission emphasized its commitment

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Nigeria ends visa on arrival, adopts strict immigration reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 February 2025 0

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 Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (API-PNR) system for 100

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FG to digitize visa applications by March 1

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2025 0

…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 […]

Tourism

Five Common Myths about CBI Programs like the Golden Visa Portugal

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2024 0

It’s crucial to base your judgments on confirmed facts if you want to take the maximum benefit of citizenship by investment. Entrepreneurs may pass on alluring investment possibilities because preconceived beliefs frequently sway them. Thus, dispelling the misconceptions about citizenship via investment is essential to comprehending the data better and coming to wise

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Access Bank, Visa partner to facilitate B2B cross-border payments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 October 2023 0

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.

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Visa restriction on Nigerians, still in force, says UAE

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 September 2023 0

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 […]

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UAE lifts visa ban on Nigerian travelers following Tinubu’s intervention

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2023 0

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 […]

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U.S. increases visa application fee from March 30

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2023 0

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 […]

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US to extend tourist visa validate for Nigerians to five years-FG

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2023 0

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 […]

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Nigeria emerges second highest work visa recipients in UK 2022

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2022 0

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 […]

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South Africa Visa Application Centres resume services in two cities for the convenience of Nigerian nationals

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2022 0

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):

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U.S removes reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2020 0

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 […]

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British High Commission reopens visa application centres in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

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 […]

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Woman faces N500, 000 visa fraud charge

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

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: […]