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...
Today thursday morning,the troops of 118 Task Force Battalion,8 Task Force Division,on blocking position at Garere junction,ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali,northern part of Borno state,while they were crossing another location with some logistics items.During the operation,the troops killed 2 and wounded one of the Boko Haram terrorists.They also recovered 2 AK-47 and a G3 rifle.In addition,they recovered 660 litres of Premium Motor Spirit and yards of military uniformsThe troops also recovered a truck earlier stolen by the terrorists in Kangarwa.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.One more photo below.
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