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News in English (USA) / 12.07.2025 / 08:00

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Visa Pressures Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Nigeria has firmly stated its refusal to accept deportees from the United States, specifically rejecting pressure to take in Venezuelan migrants. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasized that the country is dealing with its own challenges and cannot accommodate additional deportees. This stance follows recent developments where the U.S. implemented cuts to visa durations for several African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. In response to these visa restrictions, Ghanaian officials have sought diplomatic resolutions, while Nigeria criticizes the U.S. for linking visa policies to its diplomatic relations with the BRICS countries. The ongoing tensions have prompted discussions around the implications of visa regulations on international relations and national security, with Nigerian officials denouncing the recent actions as politically motivated.
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