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Nigeria-Dubai visa face-off and matters arising
The visa policies between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been a topic of intense debate in recent months. Dubai is a popular destination for Nigerians, both for tourism and business. However, recent changes in visa regulations have sparked controversy and raised several issues. It may be recalled that Dubai’s Emirates Airline stopped flights to Nigeria because it…
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Aviation stakeholders hope for profitable relations as UAE lifts visa ban
Some stakeholders expressed hope that the lifting of visa ban on Nigerian travellers by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be profitable to both countries. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The General Secretary of Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, Mr Olumide Ohunayo, said that there was need for both countries to take…
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UAE lifts Visa ban on Nigerians – FG
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country. The Minister made the announcement while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab…
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36-yr-old docked over alleged N2m visa fraud
A 36-year-old man, Mohammed Lawal, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over alleged N2 million visa fraud. Lawal, whose address was not provided, is facing alleged charge of obtaining money under false pretence, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp. Akeem Akinloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in…
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Defence
Visa administration: FG to streamline process for easy accessibility — Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to review the nation’s visa policy administration for easy accessibility. Tunji-Ojo made this known during a Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria visa policy on Saturday in Abuja. The minister explained that though, striking a balance between easy access to visa and national security was very delicate, but…
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Groups seek visa ban on 4 govs, 54 INEC officials, resignation of Yakubu, ICT head
Civil Rights groups, International College For Rights and Democracy; and Eastern Democracy and Rights Coalition, have called on the international community to slam visa ban on four serving Nigeria Governors as well as 54 officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for their alleged roles in compromising the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections. ” We hereby adopt…
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Africa
Visa Foundation Commits To Uplift Women Entrepreneurs Across Sub-Saharan Africa Through Its Equitable Access Initiative
NAIROBI, Kenya — Today at the 10th Africa Sankalp Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Visa Foundation announced a $1 Million grant partnership with two African organizations highlighting the importance of building an ecosystem for women entrepreneurs across the continent. The funding comes as part of Visa Foundation’s five-year, $200 Million Equitable Access Initiative launched in April 2020, a strategic commitment to support gender diverse…
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Buhari canvasses suspension of blanket Visa ban by UAE
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday, said the president canvassed this position on Monday during a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin…
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Africa
UAE is a stepping-stone to success and home to pioneering business set-ups
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented an array of legislative measures to ensure foreign investors’ seamless entry into the market. The introduction of such policies may cause investors to hesitate to venture into their business journey. Unity Partners, UAE’s leading business setup company, offers a wide range of tailor-made business solutions to those seeking a hassle-free and smooth entrepreneurial journey.…
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Press Releases
Visa to Acquire Currencycloud
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO- 28 July 2021 – Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Currencycloud, a global platform that enables banks and fintech to provide innovative foreign exchange solutions for cross-border payments. The acquisition builds on an existing strategic partnership between the two companies and values Currencycloud at £700 million, inclusive of cash…
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NEWS
UK woos foreign health workers with fast-track visas
Britain’s new immigration system will provide faster and cheaper visas for skilled health and social care workers, the government announced on Monday, setting out further details of the points-based system that will come into effect in January. A new post-Brexit immigration system will apply to skilled workers and ends free movement of labour between Britain and the European Union (EU)…
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NEWS
US curbing visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong approach
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong. The move comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China’s parliament from Sunday expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign governments and democracy activists in…
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Middle East
Consumers from 16 markets across the globe to be enabled to shop and pay using Visa Checkout
Visa Inc. today announced that Visa Checkout will become available in a total of 16 markets in 2015, continuing the early momentum the product has seen since launching in three markets in the summer of 2014. “Visa Checkout has seen tremendous growth in the U.S., Canada and Australia in just the few months since its launch,” said Sam Shrauger, senior…
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Africa
Visa Launches Innovative Token Service
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), the global leader in payments, today announced the launch of Visa Token Service – an innovative technology that provides a secure environment to help drive innovation in online and mobile commerce. Visa Token Service replaces sensitive payment account information found on plastic cards with a digital account number or “token”. Because “tokens” do not carry a consumer’s…
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NEWS
UK introduces new visa application system
The British High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday announced a new system of visa application whereby UK visa would be paid for online in US dollars. In a statement signed by its Press and Public Affairs Officer, Rob Fitzpatrick, the commission said that the new system would begin on December 16. Fitzpatrick said in the statement: “From December 16, 2013,…
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