Michael Olugbode in THISDAY The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued an advisory urging Nigerians to use their United States visas responsibly and in strict compliance with the stated purpose of their application. This advisory followed concerns raised by the United States Government over the misuse of visas by some Nigerian citizens. In […]
Nigerians who seek visa to travel to major countries in Europe, the United States and Asia spend over N75 billion annually on non-refundable payments for visa, THISDAY investigations have shown. THISDAY carried out investigation to confirm that over 60 per cent of these visa requests are rejected and many of the applicants have to apply […]
The harsh visa policies against Nigerian travelers, introduced recently by the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have continued to raise concerns among Nigerian government and her travelling citizens. There are fears that Nigeria, a major power in Africa, is slowly becoming sidelined, as the United Stated and the United Arab Emirates […]
*At $187.64bn, Nigeria’s GDP drops to fourth in Africa *Trump moves to resolve violent wars, conflicts in Africa Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington DC The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, advised the United States to critically re-evaluate its stance on reciprocal tariffs, particularly as they impact […]
The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, provisionally active since 2000, officially commenced on May 13, 2024. Transitioning into full effect, this bilateral pact signifies a pivotal advancement in fostering a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. Upholding commitments to aviation safety and security, the agreement allows […]
