Tag: Visa

FULL LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa-free Travel

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular…

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‘He’s A Racist,’ Nigeria Revokes Seplat CEO’s Work Permit, Visa, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

We’re Behind Him: Seplat claims allegations against Roger Brown, a British,  were “orchestrated” and “clearly calculated to spread false information.”   The Nigerian Government has revoked the Work Permit, Visa and Residence Permit of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seplat Energy PLC, Roger Brown, over allegations of racism, favouritism and discrimination against Nigerian workers levelled against him by staff. The Ministry of Interior equally accused Brown of being in possession of a Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) not based on a valid Expatriate Quota. It was…

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