UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).
U.S Finalizes $20,000 Visa Bond Policy Affecting Nigeria and 49 Other Nations The United States government has officially formalized its visa bond policy, making it a permanent measure that could require travelers from 50 designated countries, including Nigeria, to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before receiving certain visas. First introduced as a pilot scheme in 2025, the policy targets applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which are designated for business and tourism. According to the U.S. Department of State, the initiative is designed to bolster compliance with local immigration laws and drastically reduce visa overstay rates. How the Visa Bond Policy Works Under the permanent guidelines, U.S. consular officers have the discretion to instruct eligible applicants to post a bond as a prerequisite for visa issuance. However, U.S. authorities have clarified that the financial requirement will not be applied automatically to every traveler from the listed nations. Data anal...
A young female suicide bomber,suspected to be working for the Islamic group Boko Haram,blew up herself in Damaturu the capital of Yobe state,killing atleast seven people yesterday Saturday.The girl detonated the explosives at a busy market near a bus station.Al least 27 people were wounded,and ambulances continued to bring in the injured.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast,but all fingers are pointed to the Islamic terrorist group,Boko Haram.I thought by now,all these bombing will stop immediately the elections.May the souls of the 7 dead people,rest in perfect peace Amen.
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