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...

RAMADAN: SULTAN OF SOKOTO CALLS FOR MOON-SIGHTNG ON FEBRUARY 28.(PHOTO).


 Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Moon-Sighting on February 28


The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025.


In a statement from the Sultanate Council, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Islamic Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, highlighted the significance of moon-sighting in determining the start of Ramadan. Muslims who spot the crescent moon are advised to report their observations to local leaders for transmission to the Sultan.


The sighting, which falls on the 29th of Sha’aban 1446 AH, will officially signal the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and charity. The Sultan has consistently emphasized the importance of this practice to ensure a unified observance of Ramadan across Nigeria.

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