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...

FG SUPPORTS LOCAL PRODUCTION OF OIL PIPELINES. (PHOTO).


 FG Supports Local Production of Oil Pipelines


The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting local content in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, emphasizing support for domestic pipeline production. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of Petroleum Resources, made the announcement during the launch of Monarch Alloys' new 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in Lagos.


Lokpobiri stressed the importance of ending the importation of oil pipelines and preventing the dumping of foreign products, particularly from China, to sustain local industries. He vowed that under President Bola Tinubu's leadership, the government would no longer allow such practices, which harm Nigerian companies like Monarch Alloys.


He also highlighted Nigeria's potential to boost oil production but noted that outdated pipelines remain a challenge. Lokpobiri pledged continued support to local companies, ensuring that value and jobs stay within the country.


Monarch Alloys' CEO, Atul Chaudhary, announced the company's role in ending steel importation into Nigeria, contributing to the nation’s growing steel production capacity. The NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Felix Ogbe, praised the facility as a significant step in strengthening local participation in the oil and gas industry.

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