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 STATE TO SPONSOR 1,002 MORE STUDENTS FOR OVERSEAS STUDIES. (PHOTO).


 Kano State to Sponsor 1,002 More Students for Overseas Studies


The Kano State Government has announced plans to sponsor 1,002 additional students for overseas studies, following the successful sponsorship of 1,001 students last year. Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo made the announcement during a visit by the European Union Delegation ahead of the 2025 Study in Europe Fair in Kano.


Gwarzo emphasized the government’s commitment to education, highlighting its largest budget allocation in Nigeria for 2024 and 2025 and a declared state of emergency in the sector to improve learning opportunities.


The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, reaffirmed the EU’s support and noted that the Study in Europe Fair will connect Nigerian students with European universities, fostering academic partnerships and student exchanges. The event, featuring 20 European university representatives, aims to strengthen educational collaboration between Kano and Europe.

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