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...

BORNO PROPOSES N584. 76 BILLION BUDGET FOR 2025.(PHOTO).


 Borno Proposes ₦584.76 Billion Budget for 2025


Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented a ₦584.76 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, aimed at building on the state's developmental progress. Titled the "Budget of Recovery and Continuity," the plan focuses on key sectors such as health, education, and economic recovery, while also prioritizing investments in security, infrastructure, and social services.


According to a statement from the Governor's media adviser, Dauda Iliya, the budget includes ₦380.84 billion for capital expenditure and ₦203.92 billion for recurrent expenditure. The budget will be funded through ₦311.70 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), ₦30.09 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR), and ₦237.96 billion in capital receipts, which include grants and aid.


Governor Zulum highlighted that the health sector would receive ₦89.97 billion, representing 15.39% of the total budget. He reiterated his commitment to strengthening recovery and resilience in the state, ensuring a stable future for its citizens.


In a related development, Borno State House of Assembly Speaker, Abdulkarim Lawan, noted that the House had passed 12 new laws to enhance governance and positively impact the lives of the people. He also praised Governor Zulum's efforts in resettling victims of Boko Haram insurgency, emphasizing the strong cooperation between the legislature and the executive.

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