20 h. ago BREAKING: US Suspends Visa Processing For Nigerian Applicants, 74 Others

The United States government has announced the suspension of visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 21, 2026. The directive was outlined in a memo from the US State Department obtained on Wednesday. The policy instructed US Embassies and Consulates to refuse visa applications from nationals of the affected countries under […]

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20 h. ago FULL LIST: US suspends immigrant visa processing for Nigeria, Ghana, 73 other countries

The US announces an immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana. See the full list and details on the indefinite pause. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing-for-nigeria-ghana-73-other-countries/

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20 h. ago US suspends immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Somalia, 73 other countries — White House

The White House announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Ghana and Somalia. Learn more about this policy change. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing-for-ghana-somalia-73-other-countries-white-house/

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21 h. ago US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries

Trump has made no secret of his desire to reduce immigration by people who are not of European descent. The post US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

Nigeria and Turkey have sought to strengthen bilateral relations, with both countries pledging to address visa bottlenecks and improve business read more Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

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47 h. ago Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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56 h. ago Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare read more Nigeria set to pass AI law, among first in Africa to regulate sector

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7 d. ago Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Mammy Market,’ Others To English Lexicon

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African countries, recognising the region’s growing influence on global English usage. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and […]

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1 week ago Nigeria enters top 10 for Canada deportations, ranks 5th for pending removals

The latest figures from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has placed Nigeria ninth among the 10 countries with the highest read more Nigeria enters top 10 for Canada deportations, ranks 5th for pending removals

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2 w. ago Canada’s new bill to provide discretionary control over visa processing, temporary residence status

Canada may soon introduce a new Bill that will empower the government to unilaterally halt the acceptance of new visa read more Canada’s new bill to provide discretionary control over visa processing, temporary residence status

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3 w. ago US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump threats — Report

The US is reportedly conducting intelligence flights over Nigeria following threats and security concerns, signaling new cooperation between the countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-us-conducts-surveillance-flights-over-nigeria-after-trump-threats-report/

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3 w. ago U.S. Embassy Partially Suspends Visa Issuance In Nigeria, 18 Other Countries From January 1

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that it will partially suspend visa issuance from January 1, 2026. This was confirmed in a post on its official X page on Monday night. Nigeria is one of 19 countries affected by President Donald Trump’s new directive on immigration. The tweet read: “Effective January 1, 2026, […] The post U.S. Embassy Partially Suspends Visa Issuance In Nigeria, 18 Other Countries From January 1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago U.S. Includes Nigerians, Others Among Countries Stopped From Applying For Green Card, Citizenship

A United States government official has revealed that the Trump administration has directed the country’s Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the expanded US “travel ban”. The country cited national security concerns and an ongoing review of immigration […] The post U.S. Includes Nigerians, Others Among Countries Stopped From Applying For Green Card, Citizenship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago US halts immigration applications from Nigeria, others as Trump expands travel ban

The United States government has temporarily suspended the processing of legal immigration applications filed by Nigerians and citizens of several read more US halts immigration applications from Nigeria, others as Trump expands travel ban

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4 w. ago Akpabio Receives US Ambassador, Seeks More Collaboration Between US, Nigeria

Recently, the United States government placed Nigeria on its watch list of "Countries of Particular Concern". The post Akpabio Receives US Ambassador, Seeks More Collaboration Between US, Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration announces new US entry restrictions for nationals from 24 countries, including Nigeria, citing national security concerns. See the Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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4 w. ago US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

The United States has placed Nigeria on a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing security concerns and high read more US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

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4 w. ago US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns. The White House announced the presidential proclamation on Tuesday, updating its list of countries facing full and partial travel restrictions. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, […] The post US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration has imposed new US entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Nigeria, due to security concerns. See the full list of countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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4 w. ago BREAKING: US expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria to list of countries

The US has expanded its travel restrictions, adding Nigeria and 14 other countries to its list due to national security and public safety concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-us-expands-travel-restrictions-adds-nigeria-to-list-of-countries/

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