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Nigeria’s Hajj Urge Probe into NAHCON Failures in Security and Medical Screening
Civil society groups have called for a comprehensive review of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) after serious gaps emerged in security screening...
US WARNS NIGERIANS: Overstaying Visas Triggers Deportation, Bans and Criminal Charges
In March 2025, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria issued a stern statement: Nigerian nationals who overstay their U.S. visas risk deportation, criminal prosecution, and...
US Embassy: Visa Validity Cut Due to Global Security Review, Not Nigeria’s Policies
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria announced a major shift in visa policy: most Nigerian applicants for non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas—including business...
“VISIT CONGO” ALONE WON’T WORK: Why DRC Must First End Conflict if Tourism Is to Rise
DR Congo’s recent high-profile sponsorship deals—featuring the slogan “Visit Congo” on AC Milan and AS Monaco jerseys—have been widely mocked as tone-deaf and premature...
AU Urges U.S. to Rethink ‘Disproportionate’ Travel Ban on African Nations
In early June 2025, the United States issued a sweeping new travel ban restricting entry from twelve countries—including seven African nations (Chad, Republic of...
