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...

UNILAG CELEBRATES TWO GRADUATES WITH 5.0 CGPA, PREPARES FOR 55TH CONVOCATION. (PHOTO).


 UNILAG Celebrates Two Graduates with 5.0 CGPA, Prepares for 55th Convocation


The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced Damilare Adebakin and Samuel Badekale, both from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, as its best-graduating students with perfect CGPAs of 5.0. They lead the list of 16,409 graduating students ahead of the 55th convocation ceremonies.


Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola revealed that the graduates include 9,684 first-degree and diploma recipients, 6,659 postgraduate awardees, and 66 graduates from the UNILAG Business School. A breakdown of results shows 561 first-class degrees, with the Faculty of Management Sciences producing the highest number (125).


The convocation will feature honorary degrees awarded to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Fola Adeola, and Kolawole Adesina. The lecture, titled "Universities as Hubs for Development and Wealth Creation," will be delivered by NESG CEO Tayo Aduloju.


UNILAG also highlighted notable 2024 achievements, including the establishment of West Africa's first university-based GMP laboratory and the launch of a Green Air Initiative with electric buses for campus transport. The ceremonies begin on January 10 with a Jumat service and conclude on January 19 with a thanksgiving service.

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