Tag: Nigeria
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Nigeria: NCDMB, Radisson, Edison Sign Management Deal for Yenagoa Hotel
The management agreement was signed in Durban, South Africa by the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Chairman of Edison Corporation, Mr Vivian Reedy and Director of Radisson, Mr Garnier Erwan. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Monday signed an international management agreement (IMA) with Radisson Hospitality Belgium, and Edison read more
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Nigeria: FG to Partner Niger On Tourism Development
The federal government and the Niger State Government are to develop the state’s tourism and cultural assets, with a focus on repositioning festivals such as Hawan Bariki to drive economic growth, job creation and national cultural visibility. The federal government has pledged to collaborate with the Niger State Government to develop the state’s tourism assets read more
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Nigeria: Trump Administration Revoked Over 100,000 Visas in 2025
The State Department, in a post on X, disclosed that during this period, the administration revoked around 8,000 student visas. In 2025, the US government revoked more than 100,000 visas, doubling the total number revoked in 2024 under the Joe Biden administration. This set a new record for the Donald Trump administration, which has embarked read more
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Nigeria: Citing Security Concerns, U.S. Adds Nigeria, 14 Others to Travel Restrictions List
President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, signed a Proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten United States national security and public safety. Nigeria is now listed among the 15 additional countries newly subject to partial read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
Nairobi — US President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on foreign nationals from 17 African countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public read more
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Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigerians, Suspends Entry for Several Visa Categories
The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday. The Donald Trump administration has imposed travel restrictions on Nigerians hoping to travel to the US, citing security concerns and difficulties in vetting nationals. The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card read more
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Nigeria: New U.S. Visa Bond Will Hurt Tourists, Legitimate Business Trips – Nigerians
Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going to the US on legitimate business trips. They argue that the US already generates billions from visa application fees, so adding a bond read more
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Nigeria: Why Nigerian Airlines Re Struggling Despite Aviation Sector Reforms
Despite the gains recorded in the country’s aviation sector under the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, concerns over multiple taxations have remained. Throughout 2025, domestic airline operators repeatedly urged Federal Government to reduce the taxes, warning that they were not only choking but could force some airlines to shut down operations. read more
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Nigeria: US Imposes Up to $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerian Visitors, Others
With Nigeria added to the bond list, it will become even more difficult for citizens to obtain a US visa. The Donald Trump administration has imposed a new travel restriction on Nigeria, requiring that Nigerians seeking to enter the United States on a B1/B2 visa post bonds of up to $15,000 before being granted entry. read more
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Nigeria: Us Travel Ban – Stay Back and Build Your Country – – Shehu Sani Advises Nigerians
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has reacted to the newly announced United States travel restrictions affecting Nigerians, describing the move as a clear signal that migrants from developing countries are no longer welcome. Sani shared his reaction on X on Tuesday, after the Donald Trump administration announced fresh visa restrictions on Nigerians seeking to travel to read more
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