The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that prominent Nigerians involved in corruption will be denied visas.
In a statement shared on X, the Mission emphasized that its anti-corruption policy applies to all individuals, regardless of their status.
“Combating corruption transcends borders and holds everyone accountable. Even high-profile figures engaged in corrupt activities can be denied U.S. visas,” the Mission stated.
This warning underscores Washington’s ongoing strategy of implementing visa restrictions as part of its efforts to combat corruption in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Reform UK has introduced a new immigration proposal that would eliminate the right for migrants to settle permanently after five years.
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The party plans to replace indefinite leave to remain with renewable visas under stricter regulations, including higher salary requirements and more rigorous English language standards.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage argued that Britain should not serve as “the world’s food bank,” claiming that the policy could save £234 billion over several decades.
However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed these savings as unrealistic, noting that the government is already exploring ways to limit migrants’ access to welfare.
As of July, over 213,000 migrants with ILR were receiving Universal Credit benefits, according to the Department for Work and Pensions.
