Author: Diplomat Travels

US IN NIGERIA

US HAS INCREASED VISITOR VISA VALIDITY FROM 2 YEARS TO 5 YEARS FOR NIGERIANS

The United States has announced that starting from today March 1, 2023, it will increase visitor visa validity from 2 years to 5years for Nigerians who want to enter the United States temporarily for business and/or tourism. The US Consulate General in Nigeria made the statement. The statement by the US Consulate also assured that the cost of the visa fee still remains the same. The statement reads, “Effective March…

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THE BEAUTIFUL IBOM HOTEL AND GOLF RESORT IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE

Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, often described as the pride of Nigeria in terms of tourism. The place has become one of the go-to destinations in Nigeria. Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort is situated on rich palm forest vegetation, on 174 hectares of land. The lush greens of the world-class 18-hole golf course, creates the right atmosphere, for the most challenging, memorable golfing experience.…

UGANDA AIRLINES TO BEGIN FLIGHT TO LAGOS & POSSIBLY ABUJA

In a move to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Uganda and Nigeria, the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for direct flights between Entebbe and Lagos, with the possibility of Abuja being added as an additional route. the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence direct flights between Entebbe and Lagos, as well as Abuja. This comes after the successful discussions between the Ugandan…

Nigeria

Nigeria ranks Sixth in Africa visa openness Report

Nigeria has been ranked sixth in the Africa Visa Openness according to a Report released by the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report which was released in 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) being held in Balaclava, Mauritius noted that 48 countries out of 54 now offer visa-free travel to the nationals of at least one other African country. Furthermore, 42 countries offer visa-free travel to…

FLY WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS TO US AND UK FROM N260,000

Fly British Airways (BA) from Nigeria to the UK and US for as low as from N270,000 Abuja – London – Abuja Jan:   From N640,304 Feb:  From  N300,645 Mar:  From  N300,645 April: From N300,645 May:  From N300,645 Lagos – London – Lagos Jan:   From N833,850 Feb:  From  N296,055 Mar:  From  N296,055 April: From N272,340 May:  From N260,100 Abuja – Los Angelis – Abuja Jan:   From N456,705 Feb:  From  N338,895 Mar: …

UK Says Abuja Now Relatively Safe

The government of UK has updated its travel advisory on Nigeria after about two weeks of advising against travels to most parts of the country including Abuja. "The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, but risks remain," it said in its latest advisory. While the amber alert on the FCT is now green, its advice against travelling…