OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

UPDATE: U. S. EMBASSY IN NIGERIA MOVES TO NEW VISA SERVICES PROVIDER. (PHOTO).


 U.S. Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa services provider


The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos have transitioned to a new visa services provider.

The decision was announced through the Embassy’s official website.

It was earlier disclosed that for those with non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled on or before August 16, 2024, no additional action is required; and that individuals can continue to access their accounts at ustraveldocs.com to view appointment details and contact customer service as needed.

For interviews scheduled on or after August 26, 2024, applicants will need to use the new visa services website, which is already active. 

The new site will also handle fee payments, appointment scheduling, and customer services.

On its verified ‘X’ handle (formerly Twitter) @USinNigeria, it said: “Important Visa Services Update!

“We have moved to a new visa services provider! You can now schedule interview appointments on the new website”

The official website – www.usvisaappt.com/ said: “This newly enhanced site is the official U.S. website where you can create your account, pay your visa application fee, and schedule your U.S. visa appointment online. Information services for U.S. visa applicants and American Citizens are also available now to support you.

“Need a quick response to a tricky question? Set up your account and try our online chat application! Please see the Contact Us page for operational hours and methods.

“The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website and Consular Post are the official source of visa information and can be found here: https://ng.usembassy.gov/”

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