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...

CHADIAN PRESIDENT MAHAMAT IDRISS DÉBY ITNO RECEIVES 2026 AFRICAN PEACE PRIZE. (PHOTO).


 Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Receives 2026 African Peace Prize


He was awarded the prize for his peaceful management of the political transition and for providing humanitarian refuge to Sudanese refugees.


The distinction was granted by the African Conference on Peace, following a unanimous decision by its Committee, which met in Geneva, Sputnik reported.


The jury commended his ability to steer a political transition without resorting to violence, his commitment to dialogue, institutional stability, and Chad’s solidarity in responding to the Sudanese crisis.


The official award ceremony is scheduled for early February in Nouakchott, Mauritania.


The African Peace Prize is awarded annually to an African leader committed to continental stability. Previous recipients include Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, Adama Barrow of The Gambia, and Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire.

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