Tag: VISA
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FG commences Visa processing on reciprocity basis
The federal government has commenced visa processing on a reciprocity basis for applicants from countries that have reopened their international airspace and have begun issuing visas to Nigerian applicants. The Consulate General of Nigeria in South Africa confirmed this development in a statement issued yesterday, saying the federal government has granted payment waivers to certain…
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UAE opens up over non issuance of visa to Nigerian visitors
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abuja has denied reports making the rounds that it is restricting the issuance of visa to Nigerian visitors. The embassy debunked the reports in a statement released in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “In an affirmation of the growing bilateral relations between the…
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Nigerians not banned from Dubai – Official clarifies
An official from the Dubai Tourism has debunked the viral fake news that Nigerians have been banned from visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Stella Fubara-Obinwa, its Director Africa, International Operations, made the clarification during a webinar organised by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), themed “Tourism Business Opportunities in Face of New…
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Online classes: Trump rescinds policy on cancelling visas for foreign students
Facing a barrage of federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities and big tech companies, the Trump administration on Tuesday back-pedalled on a rule that would have invalidated the visas of foreign students. The rule required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the…
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NIS refuses departure of 58 Nigerian Medical Doctors
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, has refused departure of 58 Nigerian doctors. The Spokesman of the service, Mr Sunday James, disclosed this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. James noted that the doctors attempted traveling aboard…
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How American Embassy thwarts citizen’s will for burial
Relations of a Nigeria-born American are now in a quandary after the American embassy in Lagos denied them visas to attend her burial. Reverend Sister Angela Egbikuadje, a nun and doctorate degree holder,had spelt out how she should be buried in her will dated March 26, 2019. In the Will, the late Sr. Egbikuadje declared…
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Controversial Naira Marley secures U.S. visa amid restrictions
Amid new visa restrictions slammed on Nigeria by the United States (U.S.) recently, controversial Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has secured P2 visa to enter the U.S. for a music tour. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the P2 visa issued Naira Marley by the U.S. is for artists and entertainers who wish to…
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Nigeria commences implementation of reduced visa fees for US citizens
The federal government has commenced implementation of reduced visa application fees for citizens of the United States of America. In August, the US increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians, saying the measure was taken to reciprocate the extra visa fee the Nigerian government charges American citizens. The consulate had said while America charged…
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Coronavirus: We are still issuing Visas to Nigerians -Chinese Embassy
The Embassy of China has said that it has not suspended visa issuance to Nigerians. The Press Officer, Embassy of China, Sun Saixiong, explained on Tuesday that the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian, only advised those who wished to travel to China “not to be in a rush if the trip was not…
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Soleimani:U.S. denies Iranian foreign minister visa
The U.S. has denied Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif a visa to enter the country for a trip to the UN Headquarters in New York City, according to Zarif. “The U.S. State Department has allegedly told the UN that it doesn’t have time to issue Zarif a visa,’’ the top Iranian diplomat told news agency…