US Announces Partial Travel Restrictions for Nigerians
The United States has announced new partial travel restrictions affecting Nigerian citizens. Learn the key details, affected visa categories, and the official reasons behind this policy shift.
The United States has announced new partial travel restrictions affecting Nigerian citizens. Learn the key details, affected visa categories, and the official reasons behind this policy shift.
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