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...

2026 HAJJ: GOV. IDRIS CHARGES PILGRIMS ON PRAYERS FOR PEACE IN NIGERIA, GOOD CONDUCT. (PHOTO).


 2026 HAJJ: GOV. IDRIS CHARGES PILGRIMS ON PRAYERS FOR PEACE IN NIGERIA, GOOD CONDUCT


Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has bid farewell to the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling for prayers for peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria.


The farewell ceremony was held at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi.


Correspondent Abduljalil Mohammed Bawa reports that Intending pilgrims from Aliero, Koko/Besse, Bunza, and Kalgo Local Government Areas were addressed by Governor Nasir Idris, urging them to be good ambassadors of Kebbi State and Nigeria throughout their stay in the Holy Land.


The Governor assured them of improved welfare arrangements, including better accommodation, feeding, and closer proximity to the Haram.


Earlier, the Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro, commended the Governor for his unwavering support, highlighting interventions such as payment of Hadaya, improved feeding, and comfortable accommodation in Madinah.


The pilgrims are to be airlifted directly to Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

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