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FAKE NEWS ALERT: Tinubu didn’t stop five-year visa for US citizens, says presidency

Jesupemi Are
By Jesupemi Are Published July 10, 2025 3 Min Read
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The presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revoked the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas for United States citizens.

A statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, clarified that Nigeria has not withdrawn the long-term visa privileges previously extended to US nationals, contrary to viral reports on social media.

The clarification follows a decision by the US government to reduce the validity period and number of entries for most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens.

In an announcement on Tuesday, the US embassy in Nigeria said the affected visa categories will now be limited to single-entry and a three-month validity period

Reacting to public concerns and speculation that Nigeria may have triggered the change through a policy shift, Onanuga said Tinubu’s administration has, since its inception, directed that Nigeria should adhere to all bilateral agreements and apply the principle of reciprocity in diplomatic engagements.

Onanuga said the US government’s claim of reciprocity as the reason for its current visa policy towards Nigeria does not accurately reflect the actual situation.

He said the Nigerian government has not deviated from granting US citizens a five-year multiple-entry non-immigrant visa, just as the US has continued to grant the same to Nigerians.

“The ministry of foreign affairs and other senior government officials will continue to engage with the United States to address the unfavourable restrictions in a just and fair manner that reflects the mutual respect and partnership that so exist between our two friendly nations,” the statement reads.

“The 90-day single-entry Visa validity period only applies to the newly introduced e-Visas, a short-term visa category for tourists and business people who may not wish to undergo the standard visa application process and wait.

“The e-visa replaces the now obsolete Visa-on-arrival, which was inefficient and often used as a means of extortion. The e-visa is a fast, online process that does not require the applicant to go to the embassy. Applicants receive the e-Visa within 48 hours of submitting their application.

“The e-visa policy aligns with President Tinubu’s efforts to boost investment, trade, and tourism in the country, as well as promote the ease of doing business for non-nationals. Moreover, e-visas are a widely adopted global policy in dozens of countries.

“Although Nigeria has an e-visa policy for citizens of the US and several other countries, the US has not reciprocated this gesture for Nigerians.”

Onanuga said the Tinubu administration remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties and resolving any lingering concerns through dialogue and diplomacy.

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