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...
According to sources,Mr Hosea Azi,the Chairman,Management Committee of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau state,who was sworn into office two days before he died on friday,was forcefully kidnapped by some unknown men last friday night in Hufang along Miango road in the central area of Jos.The kidnappers were heading towards Abuja with the victim after kidnapping him,but within Keffi,Nassarawa state.The car of the kidnappers was involved in a severe crash due to a high speed.The kidnappers must have been on top speed with the fear that the police might be pursuing them.Another source said two of the suspects,who suffered serious injuries in the accident confessed to the crime while receiving treatment in an unnamed hospital.Two other people with the victim inside the car also side.
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