Tag: visa
Relief coming for Nigerians as Germany plans major visa reform
He revealed that the Lagos Consulate currently handles more than 10,000 visa applications annually, but plans are underway to boost…
Hope for Nigeria as US reinstates long-term visas for Ghana
In a statement on Saturday, the US Embassy in Ghana said the B1/B2 visitor visa is now valid for five…
Why we’re cancelling visas of Nigerian students, businesspeople – US
This is not the first warning. In March, Americans in Nigeria were told to avoid the Abuja National Mosque. In…
Outcry as Nigerians discover US visas cancelled at airports
Analysts suggest this could be linked to longstanding scrutiny of applicants from countries with high migration rates. Nigeria has often
US moves to shorten visa duration for students, journalists
The U.S. government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas for international students and journalists, according to…
Relief for applicants as Germany eases visa process for Nigerians, others
Meanwhile, VFS Global has warned the public about fraudulent websites and individuals offering fake visa appointments for a fee.
Visa Storm: Tinubu moves to rescue diplomatic ties with US, UAE
Onanuga said in response, President Bola Tinubu has directed all relevant federal agencies to ensure Nigeria meets its international obligations,…
Consulate Drama Settled: Nigeria affirms commitment to long-term visas for US citizens
Nigerian embassies and consulates in the United States are still giving five-year multiple-entry visas to American citizens. This goes against…
South Africa eases Visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business people
The President also reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to removing barriers to increased investment and addressing the challenges faced by companies…
Ghana to lift visa requirement for visiting Africans by 2024
Akufo-Addo pledged while opening the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana's Eastern Region, saying the gesture was in line with…
Canada drops important information for Nigerians seeking Visa
The mission said this in a statement, following the fire outbreak that affected a section of the building of the…
Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
Mastercard in a statement on Saturday cited the “unprecedented nature of the current conflict and the uncertain economic environment.”
Visa on Arrival: NIS’ advice to investors
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has called on genuine investors to take advantage of the…
Sad! U.S visa-denied man slashes own throat
An unidentified Mexican asylum-seeker slit his own throat on a bridge after being denied entry into the United States, two…
Visa applicant jailed for filing false document with US Embassy
A Nigerian Visa Applicant, Lukman Owolabi Ogunsuada, 38, has been sentenced to jail for presenting forged letter of invitation to…
Nigeria’s Interswitch hits $1billion valuation with Visa investment
Nigeria's digital payments firm Interswitch said Visa has acquired a minority equity stake in the firm, TechCrunch has reported.
US retaliates, imposes visa hike on Nigerians
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced an increase in the price of visa for Nigerians with effect from…
UPDATED: 26 countries Nigerians can visit without visa
Travelling for Nigerians increasingly requires adequate planning. With Nigerian passport ranking 83rd in freedom to travel across the world, acquiring…
Pastor sent to prison over alleged N2.1m Visa fraud
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau at the Force Headquarters Annex, Obalende, Lagos have dragged a 35-year-old Pastor, Michael Njoteah…
Trump plans changes to visas for skilled immigrant workers
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is planning changes to the H-1B programme that grants temporarily visas to…
Don’t grant visa to Atiku, Nigerian govt warns US
The Federal Government has advised the U.S. to be cautious in issuing visa to the PDP’s Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku…
Ethiopia now to give all Africans visas on arrival
Ethiopia is to issue visa on arrival to all Africans starting Nov. 9, according to Fitsum Arega, chief of staff…
Norway plans to increase visa issuance to Nigerians
The Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Jens-Petter Kjemprud, on Monday disclosed the plan by the Embassy to increase visas issuance…
Man faces N470,000 visa fraud charge in Osun
A 46-year-old man, Olusegun Daudu, on Friday appeared in an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court charged with N470, 000 visa fraud.
Visa payment system hit by outage in Europe
Visa said on Friday that a “service disruption’’ had hit its payment system, leaving some businesses unable to process purchases…
Jumabee Releases ”Visa”
Nigerian singer Jumabee should be in need of a ''VISA'' as that is the title of his latest track.
Federal Govt to retaliate visa delay to Nigerians
The Interior Minister, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd) has warned that Nigeria would no longer tolerate delay in issuance of visa…
UK visa: Overseas customers to pay for email enquiries
The British High Commission has announced that email enquiries by visa customers applying from outside the UK would attract a…
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You don’t need visa to visit Benin Republic – President Talon
Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced on a visit to Rwanda this week that Africans visiting his country will no longer…
Obtaining Nigerian passport/visa in the USA is a nightmare
By SKC Ogbonnia The change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari has received positive reviews so far from the United States…