- Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has clarified that the Visa on Arrival policy will not be scrapped
- Following concerns over possible discontinuation, Tunji-Ojo assured that the system is being refined to eliminate inefficiencies while maintaining accessibility for travellers
- The DG of PEBEC also said the new system will allow online applications with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours, reinforcing Nigerias efforts to create a more business-friendly environment
Is FG Scrapping Visa-on-Arrival? Interior Minister Gives Update, Meets PEBEC DGSource: UGCPEBEC calls for calm, reassures business owners”During the meeting, the minister of interior reassured that the Visa on Arrival process is not being scrapped, but rather upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness,” Audu said in the statement.How to access visa on arrivalThis upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time,” the statement added.”With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment”, the statement added.Nigeria improves on visa openness index
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Breaking: Nigeria’s deputy speaker emerges chairman of AU’s PAP
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