Oyetunji Abioye, John Ameh, Sunday Aborisade, Femi Makinde, Kamarudeen Ogundele, Success Nwogu, Friday Olokor, Alexander Okere, Mudiaga Affe and Adelani AdepegbaThe United States has given reasons for imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians and five other countries’ nationals. The Presidency’s reaction to the development read in part, “On January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced temporary travel restrictions on six countries including Nigeria. “Nigeria remains committed to maintaining productive relations with the United States and its allies, especially on matters of global security. The group said, “The United States visa restriction is symbolic – to show security concerns over two issues. The visa ban imposed on Nigeria by Trump is also expected to feature prominently on the agenda.

Source: Punch February 02, 2020 04:03 UTC