Tag: Visa
-
US to End Visa Services in Abuja, 24 Other African Diplomatic Posts
By Opeyemi Adelakun The United States government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa services at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts across Africa from August 1, as part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening security and streamlining consular operations. The US Department of State disclosed that the move forms…
-
UK Reaffirms Visa Requirement for Nigerians, 32 Other African Countries
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria and 32 other African countries, stating that affected travellers must obtain entry clearance before travelling to or transiting through the UK. The updated guidance, issued by the UK Home Office, forms part of its routine review of immigration and…
-
US Travellers Must Submit Nigeria Visa Applications Directly at Embassy, Consulates — NIS
By Sunday Ameh The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that travellers in the United States seeking Nigerian visas must now submit their applications directly at Nigerian diplomatic missions following the termination of its contract with a third-party visa processing company. The development, which takes immediate effect, ends the role previously played by Online Integrated…
-
FIFA Defends Ticket Prices, Visa Controversies As World Cup Kicks Off
By Opeyemi Adelakun FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of World Cup tickets and the handling of visa-related issues ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. The tournament opens with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, marking…
