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...

KANO GOVT SETS RESUMPTION DATES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. (PHOTO).


 Kano Government Sets Resumption Dates for Public and Private Schools


The Kano State Government has announced that all boarding public and private primary and secondary schools will resume on Sunday, January 5, 2025, for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic session.  


Day school students are to resume on Monday, January 6, 2025, according to a statement by Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education. Parents and guardians have been urged to comply with the dates to ensure a smooth resumption process.  


The statement warned that disciplinary measures would be taken against students who fail to resume on time.  


State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving education and fostering a conducive learning environment for academic excellence.  


The government also extended good wishes to teachers and students for a successful term and stated that monitoring exercises would be conducted to ensure punctuality and efficiency in schools.

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