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...

INEC TO CONDUCT MOCK ACCREDITATION IN KOGI, IMO, BAYELSA. (PHOTO).


INEC To Conduct Mock Accreditation In Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC says it will conduct a mock accreditation in the three States where Governorship elections will take place using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and upload of polling units results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) . 

A statement signed by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Mr Sam Olumekun says the test run will take place simultaneously in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States on Saturday 14th of next month from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

It states that a maximum of three polling units in each Senatorial District have been identified across each of the three States, covering a total of nine Senatorial Districts and 27 polling units.

 According to the statement, lessons learnt from the exercise will be taken into consideration in ensuring a seamless process on Election Day scheduled for 11th November 2023

It explains that Full details of the polling units, including their locations by Local Government Area (LGA), Registration Area (RA)/Ward, Delimitation Code and number of registered voters have been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms.

The Commission appeals to registered voters in the selected polling units to turn up with their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for the exercise.

It advises the public to note that this is strictly a test accreditation exercise and not the actual election.
  

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