By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE USER EXPERIENCE AND PURPOSE FOCUS THE United States Mission in Nigeria has unveiled the Mission Nigeria Visa Navigator, a digital platform designed to help Nigerians navigate the often complex U.S. visa process. The tool provides step-by-step guidance for applicants, addressing common questions and concerns. According to the Mission’s post on X, the […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF THE United States has introduced a new policy directing consular officers to deny H-1B visas to applicants who have previously worked in fact-checking, content moderation, online safety, or similar roles tied to misinformation and disinformation management. According to a 2 December internal memo reported by Reuters, the State Department instructed US […]
By ANITA KNIGHT The Federal Government has commenced the screening of 170 foreign nationals seeking to become Nigerian citizens, with only those of “strong character and impeccable integrity” expected to qualify. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in Abuja after presiding over a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which reviews all citizenship […]