The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has urged the full implementation of visa regimes to transform Africa into a “common home for all Africans,” in a speech delivered at the orientation of Ghana’s newly appointed envoys. His remarks come at a crucial moment, as social media recently erupted in tribal tensions between Ghana’s…
As Nigeria’s global image struggles to recover from an avoidable embarrassment after its booth was left conspicuously empty at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Tokyo, President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, alongside the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO), falsely claimed that Japan had introduced a “special visa”…
Niger has announced new restrictions on where citizens of five European countries can obtain visas to enter the country, in what authorities describe as a reciprocal measure against the “difficulties” faced by Nigeriens seeking European visas. According to an internal note, Foreign Minister Bakary Sangaré stated that, as of now, entry visas to Niger for…
By Olufemi Soneye The United States (US) has recently implemented a sweeping immigration policy requiring nearly all visa applicants to disclose their social media handles and digital histories. Framed as a tool to bolster national security, counter terrorism, and curb cybercrime, the measure may appear reasonable on paper. But for Nigerians and many others from…
FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules The Federal Government of Nigeria said it will reciprocate after the U.S government mandated Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities in the last five years. The US Mission in Nigeria warned via X yesterday, August 18, that failure to comply with…
Accelerate Studios has announced the return of its fan-favourite comedy series Visa on Arrival, now entering its seventh season. Known for its bold satire, hilarious characters, and absurd take on bureaucracy, Visa on Arrival continues to deliver laugh-out-loud moments while playfully holding up a mirror to the realities of modern day immigration. Set within the…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has advised Nigerian travellers to adhere strictly to the declared purpose of their U.S. visa applications. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Akinsola Akinlabi, the government warned that violations such as overstaying or working without authorisation may lead to visa revocation, deportation, and…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians planning to travel to the US primarily to give birth to secure American citizenship for their children. In a post on X, the US Mission stated that using a visa for the main purpose of childbirth is prohibited under US immigration policy. “Using your visa to…
Filmhouse Group has announced a strategic partnership with global payments provider Visa and African fintech company Chipper Cash to host an exclusive screening of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Nigeria. The event will take place ahead of the film’s continental release on Friday, July 25, bringing together celebrities, industry leaders, media, and…
Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West’s visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday. The 48-year-old musician, who has legally changed his name to Ye, released “Heil Hitler” on May 8, the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. West — whose wife Bianca…
