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...
Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun has urged Muslim faithful to continue to live in peace and unity as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri.In his Eid-el-Fitri message,the governor said as Muslims round up the 29-day Ramadan fast,they should not relent in practising the lessons,which Ramadan stands for,including unity and living in peace.''Ramadan in a period we increase our brotherhood and we know that it is only in unity that our prayers can be answered unhindered.We should therefore continue to live in unity at this critical time,when our nation is plagued with legion of challenges,such as kidnapping and unwholesome activities of herdsmen,which has brought untold hardship on many citizens''.he stated.He also urged them to continue to exhibit the virtue of discipline,which is one vital essence of the Ramadan fast.
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