Nigeria, US move to ease visa tensions after high-level meeting

Nigeria, US move to ease visa tensions after high-level meeting

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government is working closely with the United States to align visa policies and enhance bilateral cooperation following Washington’s recent visa rule changes for Nigerian citizens. In a statement shared via his official X account on Wednesday, July 9, Tunji-Ojo disclosed that he had held a “constructive meeting” with US Ambassador Richard M. Mills Jr. to address concerns over t…

Tinubu’s govt protests US, UAE tighten visa rules

By, Sola Hundogan The Federal Government in Nigeria is unhappy with the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens. The FG is describing the move as disproportionate, calling for “reconsideration in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.” YOUNEWS is aware that Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, led ...

Visa Policy: Tunji-Ojo meets with US Envoy, says FG will curb overstay by Nigerians

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has met with the United States ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills over the recently introduced visa procedures by the US government for Nigerians. Tunjo-Ojo disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, a day after the US announced a major change to its visa policy for Nigeria, reducing the validity period and entry allowance for most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens. “Our go…

Nigeria, US Strengthen Cooperation On Visa Policies

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the United States through enhanced visa processes and responsible travel practices. The post Nigeria, US Strengthen Cooperation On Visa Policies appeared first on Trending News.

"We’ll Enforce Compliance" — Nigeria, US Agree On Stricter Measures To Curb Visa Overstays And Travel Abuse - TheNigeriaLawyer

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, to discuss recent changes in visa procedures for Nigerian citizens. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, was also attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. According to a st…