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President Donald Trump on Tuesday significantly expanded his administration’s travel restrictions, more than doubling the number of affected countries and adding Nigeria among the 15 countries whose entry into the United States is currently partially restricted.Under the new proclamation, immigrants from Nigeria and certain categories of travelers will face additional scrutiny and restrictions, although Nigeria was not included in the list of states subject to the blanket ban. The White House said the move reflects concerns about vetting procedures, record-keeping and information sharing in some affected countries.The order expands on a travel ban first announced in June that completely bans…

The United States (US) has confirmed that the overstay rate for Nigeria’s B-1/B-2 visas is 5.56 percent, while the overstay rate for student and exchange visas (F, M, J) stands at 11.90 percent, and has therefore suspended the entry of most Nigerian immigrants and temporary visitors. The new measures are scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2026. The government also specifically highlighted the active presence of Islamic extremist insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State, which authorities argue impede the conduct of reliable background checks. Also read: US congressman plans to brief President Trump on alleged…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday approved expanded entry restrictions for foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “obvious, persistent and serious deficiencies in vetting, testing and information sharing” that threaten the country’s nationhood. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday approved expanded entry restrictions for foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “obvious persistent and serious deficiencies in vetting, testing, and information sharing” that threaten the country’s national security and public safety. The new immigration policy was posted on the official White House website in a document titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Restricts the Entry of Aliens to Protect…

The administration of President Donald Trump has imposed new travel restrictions on Nigerians seeking to enter the United States, targeting visa categories that account for the majority of visas issued to Nigerians by U.S. consular authorities. Under the new measures, Nigerians will be prohibited from entering the United States as immigrants or under several nonimmigrant visa categories, including B-1 (business), B-2 (tourism), B-1/B-2 combined, F (academic study), M (vocational study), and J (exchange program). These categories make up the majority of visas issued each year by U.S. embassies and consulates in Nigeria and cover business, tourism, education, and exchange programs.…

President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed travel restrictions on Nigerians wishing to travel to the United States, citing security concerns and the difficulty of national screening. The new restrictions bar the entry of green card holders or Nigerians seeking to enter the United States on B‑1, B‑2, B‑1/B‑2, F, M, or J visas. This means that Nigerians holding business (B‑1), tourism (B‑2), combined business and tourism (B‑1/B‑2), academic study (F), professional or non-academic study (M), and exchange program (J) visas will be prohibited from entering the United States under the new restrictions. The White House announced the new restrictions in…

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Monday canceled Anti-Smuggling Week 2025, warning that organized criminal networks are expanding their operations through cyberspace and dangerous transport routes, exposing migrants to human trafficking, extortion, sexual exploitation, violence and death. The Commissioner for Immigration, Kemi Nandap, delivered the address at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja through the Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Logistics, Ada Umana. She said the department is renewing its anti-smuggling campaign with a focus on increasing awareness, solidarity and efforts to tackle migrant smuggling crimes. In a statement signed by military spokesperson Akinsola Akinrabi, Nandup said the week-long activities will build…

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) on Wednesday held a planned protest in Abuja citing the country’s deteriorating security situation, but the action recorded a low turnout. Protesters briefly gathered at the NLC Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) before marching under tight security. Officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and Department of State Services (DSS) were deployed to monitor the procession. The NLC had said demonstrators would gather at a labor hall in Abuja before marching through the streets of the capital, but the protests began slowly. An hour after the scheduled…

Transport Minister Saeed Alkali has said concessions in the transport sector in Nigeria are inevitable. Mr. Alkali said this at a symposium organized by the National Coordination Committee (NCC) of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in Abuja on Tuesday. The theme of the event was “Nigeria’s Transport Sector Concessions: Focus on Viability and Pressing Labor Issues”. Represented by the ministry’s Road Transport and Mass Transport Director-General Ahidenor Sincere, the minister said concessions in the transport sector were of paramount importance, insisting that success would not come automatically. “It will be measured by its ability to provide efficient and affordable…

…Brent hits five-year low Nigeria’s ambitious spending plans for 2026 are under increasing pressure as a looming global oil glut threatens to push prices well below the government’s fiscal estimates, risking a deepening fiscal crisis for Africa’s most populous nation. On Wednesday, international benchmark Brent crude fell 2.86% to $58.83 per barrel by 4pm WAT. The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price fell by 2.88% to $55.04 per barrel, and crude oil prices fell below the $60 mark for the first time since February 2021. Investment banks and energy analysts now predict oil prices will average below $60 per barrel…

Chelsea booked a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 3-1 win over League One leaders Cardiff City at a raucous Cardiff City Stadium, with second-half substitutes having a decisive impact in a frenetic quarter-final clash. Cheered on by a packed and enthusiastic crowd, Cardiff kept pace with their Premier League opponents throughout the long game and produced an impressive and fearless display, particularly in a goalless first half, showing discipline both in and out of possession. Maresca feels change after ‘worst 48 hours’ Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his squad for Saturday’s Premier League…