70 m. ago Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List]

By Seyi Babalola Saudi Arabia has announced a change in visa policy, barring nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria is listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban […] The post Hajj: Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries [Full List] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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98 m. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Saudi Arabia Denies Placing Nigeria, 13 Others On Visa Restrictions

Saudi Arabian authorities have denied issuing a viral memo notifying travellers of visa restrictions and an entry ban against nationals of 14 countries. The purported memo had named Egypt, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, and Algeria among the countries facing the restrictions. Nigeria, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh were also listed as restricted […]

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4 h. ago Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying read more Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, 13 others ahead of Hajj

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6 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Tighten Noose On Drug Cartels As NDLEA, GDNC Sign MoU In Riyadh

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU included exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their operational partnership and crack down on drug trafficking networks operating between the two countries. The agreement was formalised on Monday, 7 […] The post Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Katsina Gov Abruptly Ends Lesser Hajj, Returns To Nigeria Over Mother’s Demise

Katsina State governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Radda. The governor arrived at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano on Monday, accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Zulaihat, and the member representing Musawa/Matazu federal constituency in the House of […]

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last month Court convicts woman for smuggling $1,154, 900, SR135, 900 into Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh,Kano Awoman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim has been convicted for smuggling $1,154,900 and 135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. Hauwa was jailed after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of money laundering before Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano. Hauwa was arrested by officers of the Nigeria […] The post Court convicts woman for smuggling $1,154, 900, SR135, 900 into Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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