LAGOS MARCH 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday denied that the United Arab Emirates has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this via his X handle on Tuesday. “UAE has not resumed visa issuance to Nigerians. The document in circulation is not authorised…
LAGOS MARCH 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in effort to strengthen bilateral relationships with Nigeria has announced the resumption of Visa services for Nigerians wishing to visit the country from March 4, 2024. The announcement which was contained in a communique made available to Economic Confidential on Tuesday, follows discussions between President…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians have taken to X (Twitter) to react to the lifting of the visa ban on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates after President Tinubu met with the Arab leader. Nairametrics reported that President Bola Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in…
LAGOS MARCH 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, in a statement on Tuesday, has advised against interference in the ongoing legal processes challenging the outcome of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. On its website, the mission described the use of ethnically charged rhetoric before, during, and after the governorship election in Lagos, Kano…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States on Tuesday said it was disturbed by widespread cases of ethnically-induced voter suppression in Lagos during the March 18 governorship election, saying such action would not go unpunished. The U.S. mission in Nigeria, in a statement on its website, said such acts undermine Nigeria’s democratic experience and visa bans would…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The United Arab Emirates has recently banned citizens of 20 African countries from entering, according to Africa News. In addition, nationals of the Dominican Republic are also included in the ban. What we know: A notice was issued that read, “This is to inform you that we will not be posting 30…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Many powerhouse countries all over the globe have placed visa bans on select countries in Africa. The United States has used reasons such as “potential terrorism” from Muslim countries. Even disagreements on deportation policies have been an issue in relations with African countries. However, if you’re able to look at the matter…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States has threatened to impose visa ban on those who foment trouble in the Anambra governorship election. The warning was given in a statement issued by the US Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. “The United States looks forward to a gubernatorial election in Anambra State on November 6 that is…