The Federal Government has said the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is yet to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigeria. It said this after reports emerged that the Emirati authorities after a successful outcome of discussions between President Bola Tinubu and President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers. Special Adviser to President …

The Kano State Fire Service said, on Thursday, that it rescued 37-year-old Saifillahi Rabiu, who allegedly attempted to commit suicide over a failed deal. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the organisation, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement in Kano and made available to newsmen. Abdullahi stated that the incident happened on Thursday morning at State Road, Tarauni …

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, said the visas of 177 Air Peace passengers from Nigeria upon Arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were cancelled for violating the country’s entry rules. According to reports it received from the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah, the Federal Government had on Tuesday noted that Air Peace Flight No. P4-752 airlifted 264 passengers from the …

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on Thursday, announced the lifting of visa restrictions for Africans planning to visit the country. He said this in Kigalki when he pitched the potential of Africa as ‘a unified tourism destination’. “Let there be no mistake about it. Any African can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and will not pay a …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has stopped issuing 90-day visit visas for Nigerians and other nationalities visiting their country. According to a local media,  Khaleej Times, the Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) call centre executive said the three-month visas are no longer available. The call centre executive disclosed that visitors can only come into the …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed that issues affecting Nigeria’s relations with the Emirates Airline, and issuance of visas to Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should be “immediately’’ resolved, emphasising that he stands prepared to “personally’’ intervene. President Tinubu stated this while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the State House. They are: Ambassador of the …

The United Kingdom has announced that it is set to increase visa application fees for foreigners, including Nigerians seeking to migrate to the European country to live and work. During a press conference at Downing Street, UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said that the Immigration Health Surcharge – a fee paid by foreigners to access the country’s National Health Scheme …

After three years of pandemic border restrictions, China is fully reopening to foreign visitors – including tourists. In a Chinese-language statement posted on its website Monday, China’s Embassy in the United States said the country would resume issuing all categories of visas for foreigners from today. Travelers holding multi-year visas issued before March 28, 2020 – the date China closed …

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to lift its blanket visa ban on Nigerians. During a telephone conversation with UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, President Buhari requested that his UAE counterpart review the blanket visa ban imposed on Nigerians intending to travel to the UAE. Sheikh Al …

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians accused of undermining democracy, noting that this was part of the action to advance democracy and tackle corruption in Nigeria. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said that the sanctioned individuals, whose names he did not reveal, would be ineligible for …