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-AFDB-JICA AGRIC PROGRAMME INJECTS PRODUCE WORTH 2.3 TRILLION NAIRA IN 3-YEARS.(PHOTO).


 FG-AFDB-JICA AGRIC PROGRAMME INJECTS PRODUCE WORTH 2.3 TRILLION NAIRA IN 3-YEARS 


The federal government’s initiative under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket has added more than 2.5 million tons of agricultural produce worth 2.3 trillion naira within 3 years.

The staple crops are wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, soybean, and cassava.


Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the project has significantly increased food availability and helped stabilize prices in the country.

Looking ahead, the minister revealed plans to integrate the African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded Policy-Based Operations project, alongside preparations for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) initiative and NAGS 2.0.

The JICA project will prioritize rice, maize, soybean, and cassava production, while NAGS 2.0 will focus on wheat and rice starting in the 2026 wet season.


For the 2025/2026 dry season, the scheme will emphasize rice, maize, and cassava cultivation across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

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