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US Says Latest Visa Decision Against Nigeria Unconnected to BRICS, Venezuelan Refugees

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2025

The United States Mission has explained that recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerian nonimmigrant travellers is not tied to Nigeria’s position on BRICS nor the Venezuelan deportees. US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on “Any country aligning themselves with the

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New American Visa Rule for Nigerians Not Aligned with Principles of Reciprocity and Mutual Respect – FG

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2025

The Nigerian government has reacted to the new stringent visa rule to Nigerians by the American government, stating that: “The decision appears misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect that should guide bilateral engagements between friendly nations.” The Nigerian government’s reaction was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the

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U.S. Imposes Stricter Visa Policy on Nigeria and Other Nations

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2025

The United States has implemented a more restrictive visa policy affecting Nigeria, under its newly revised Visa Reciprocity framework. Announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State, the updated policy affects several countries, including Nigeria. According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, the change takes immediate effect and stipulates that most

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United States, Nigeria deepen commercial cooperation

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

… Expand Opportunities for Mutual Prosperity Senior representatives of the United States and Nigerian governments, along with business leaders from both countries’ private sectors, convened in Abuja to officially launch the working group meetings of the United States–Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP). This landmark Partnership, established under a

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Iran retaliates, fires missiles at US base in Qatar

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2025

Iran has launched missiles at a US airbase in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites on Saturday Qatar confirms the attack on the US-run Al Udeid base, calling it a “flagrant violation” and says it reserves the right to respond directly – it adds all the missiles were intercepted and there are […]

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US, Nigeria Collaborate to Strengthen Peace Structures, Build Local Capacity to Combat Conflicts

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2024

The United States and Nigeria have collaborated to strengthen peace structures across key conflict-prone areas in Nigeria, in a step towards enhancing peace and security in the country. The Nigeria’s position is led by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) while United States collaboration is pushed by USAID, and it is aimed at […]