‘It doesn’t work’ — Tunji-Ojo says FG will stop visa on arrival, introduce landing and exit cards

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Nigeria Abolishes Visa-on-Arrival As Visa Restrictions Cast Doubt on AfCFTA’s Integration Principle

In a move that aligns with a broader trend of African nations tightening their borders, the Nigerian government has announced plans to abolish its Visa-on-Arrival policy, citing inefficiencies and security risks. Instead, visitors will now be required to pre-fill landing and exit cards before arriving in the country, a policy that will allow for better […] The post Nigeria Abolishes Visa-on-Arrival As Visa Restrictions Cast Doubt on AfCFTA’s Int…

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‘It doesn’t work’ — Tunji-Ojo says FG will stop visa on arrival, introduce landing and exit cards

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says there are plans by the federal government to cancel the visa-on-arrival policy.   Tunji-Ojo spoke in Abuja on Friday during the closing ceremony of a weeklong capacity-building training for personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).   The training was on advanced passenger information/passenger name record (API/PNR) data in national security and law enforcement.   The visa-on-arrival policy…

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FG Announces Plans to Scrap Visa-On-Arrival Policy by April

The Federal Government has announced its decision to discontinue the visa-on-arrival policy for foreign nationals, citing security concerns and the need for stricter border control measures. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known during a stakeholder meeting on immigration reforms in Abuja.According to the minister, the visa-on-arrival policy, which was introduced to boost tourism and foreign investment, has been exploited…

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StatePress NG: FG to cancel visa-on-arrival policy, introduce pre-filled landing, exit cards

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Nigeria govt replaces visa-on-arrival with pre-arrival clearance measures

The Federal Government has announced plans to discontinue its visa-on-arrival policy, calling it “unsustainable” and a potential security risk. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for 100 Nigeria Immigration Service officers who just completed a five-day specialized training on using Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record data for national security Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi […] The post Nigeria govt replaces visa-on-a…