U.S. Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Who 'Attack Democracy'
The U.S. government says it will consider consequences "for individuals responsible for undermining the Nigerian democratic process or for organizing election-related violence". The Secretary of State is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed "to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria" - but does not name any individuals.
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Nigeria:
Visa Ban - Include Military Officers, Wives, Children of Election Riggers, Frank Urges U.S.
Vanguard, 26 July 2019
Following a declaration by the government of United States of America of a visa ban against some Nigerian politicians involved in the massive rigging of the 2019 general elections,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Bans People Who 'Undermined Democracy' During 2019 Election
Premium Times, 24 July 2019
The United States on Tuesday announced an urgent imposition of visa restrictions on Nigerians it accused of trying to undermine democracy at this year's general elections. Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Gives Reasons on Visa Restrictions on Officials
This Day, 24 July 2019
The United States, yesterday announced it will officially impose visa restrictions on individuals or groups suspected of undermining democratic processes in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Restricts Entry of 'Anti-Democratic Nigerians'
State Department, 24 July 2019
The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the February and March 2019 elections and have… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Bans People Who Undermined 2019 Election
Vanguard, 24 July 2019
The United States (U.S.) Department has imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians who were involved in trying to or undermined democracy in the concluded Nigeria's 2019 presidential… Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Visa - Nigerian Investors, Others to Pay More
Vanguard, 23 July 2019
Nigerians among other investors in the United States of America, USA, economy, are expected to pay more in fees for the USA's EB-5 immigrant investors' visa program in the coming… Read more »