The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption policy for Rwandan nationals. The development follows the announcement made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, where he disclosed Nigeria’s decision to grant visa-free entry to citizens of Rwanda for short stays….
The Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has revealed that over 840,000 foreigners are currently overstaying their visas in Nigeria, describing the situation as a major migration challenge. The minister said the figure—exactly 848,290—was obtained through Nigeria’s upgraded immigration tracking system. He noted that irregular migration is a global issue requiring international cooperation, and addressing visa overstays is crucial to curbing crimes…
The Federal Government has announced plans to identify and take action against foreigners who remain in Nigeria beyond the validity of their visas. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the 2026 Sectoral Performance Review Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Interior. According to the minister, the government now has…
