US EditionUS Ambassador Explains Visa Restrictions on Nigerians
- U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills clarified that new visa restrictions, effective January 1, 2026, are intended to enhance security procedures, not to penalize Nigerians.
- Mills emphasized that the focus is on proper vetting and credible information, with exemptions for official passport holders and religious travelers.
- Representative Bill Huizenga stated that visa reviews are routine tools for encouraging compliance, not punitive actions against citizens.
- The U.S. government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with Nigeria while implementing these visa measures for broader cooperation and addressing security concerns.
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.US Ambassador explains visa restrictions on Nigerians
United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified the rationale behind the recent visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians, emphasizing that
US Visa restrictions to address mutual security concerns – Envoy
The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says the recent visa restrictions announced by the U.S. government are designed to strengthen security procedures, and not actions targeted at Nigerians. Mills gave the clarification at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja during the visit of a U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Nigeria. He said the presidential proclamation, which would take effect from Jan. 1, 2026, affecting certa…
U.S. Ambassador says Visa Restrictions Not Targeted at Nigerians - Thepodiummedia
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the recent visa restrictions announced by the U.S. government are aimed at strengthening security procedures and are not targeted at Nigerians. Mills made the clarification on Sunday in Abuja during a news conference held as part of the visit of a United States Congressional Delegation to Nigeria. According to the Ambassador, the presidential proclamation, which is schedu…
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