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The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that corrupt officials, no matter how powerful, will face visa restrictions—www.naijnaira.com reports.
The statement, released through its official X account and cited by BusinessDay, made it clear that Washington’s policy leaves no room for exemptions.
“Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability,” the Mission emphasized, warning that even influential Nigerians could be denied entry.
This move underscores America’s use of visa bans as a tool to pressure leaders in Nigeria to curb graft.
For years, Washington has paired diplomatic cooperation with strict sanctions against those accused of stealing public funds.
The warning has renewed debates in Nigeria over whether international pressure can drive stronger accountability at home.
Meanwhile in the UK, a separate immigration battle is unfolding under the Reform UK party.
Nigel Farage, its leader, argued that Britain cannot be “the world’s food bank” as he unveiled a tough plan targeting migrants.
His proposal would scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain, replacing it with renewable visas under stricter salary and language requirements.
Government officials countered that projected savings of £234 billion were unrealistic, while stressing that welfare restrictions for migrants are already under review.
Latest data showed more than 213,000 migrants with ILR currently depend on Universal Credit as of July.
