UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).

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 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...

NGF HOLDS VALEDICTORY MEETING ON WEDNESDAY AS 17 MEMBERS DEPART.(PHOTO).

NGF Holds Valedictory Meeting As 17 Members Depart

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum NGF will be holding its 2023 valedictory meeting Wednesday 26th of April 2023.

According to an invitation to all the 36 Governors, issued by the Director-General of the Forum Mr Asishana Okauru, the meeting will be the 5th physical meeting in 2023, as the four earlier meetings during the year had been virtual.

It further states that after the Chairman’s brief and parting remarks, the floor would be open for valedictories from members. 

 Seventeen Governors are leaving the Forum, having completed their terms of office, while adequate arrangements have been put in place for the induction of new Governors and returning ones which is coming up between 14th and 17 of next month. 

The meeting will also end the Leadership of Governors’ Fayemi/Tambuwal in the Forum as another Chairman is expected to emerge among Governors of majority party. 


 

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