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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Contrary to earlier announcement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Visa on Arrival policy will not be totally scrapped by the Nigeria government.<\/p>\n

At a meeting between the Minister and the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, on Tuesday, Tunji-Ojo revealed that, rather, the process will be upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Recall that, the DG of PEBEC, Audu, had on Monday called for calmness over the announcement on Friday, promising to interface with the Minister to address the concerns raised.<\/p>\n

In a statement she personally signed on Tuesday, shortly after meeting the Minister of Interior, Princess Audu explained that, the enhanced system aims to cut out inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to better automate and control the inflow of travellers, thereby improving her business environment and attracting foreign investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the meeting, the Minister of Interior reassured us that the Visa on Arrival process is not being scrapped, but rather upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This development is in line with PEBEC\u2019s efforts to simplify procedures and reduce bureaucratic constraints to doing business in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Minister further clarified that travellers will still be able to apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals being granted within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant\u2019s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival. This upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis enhanced system aims to cut out inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to better automate and control the inflow of travellers. With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment\u201d, the statement added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Contrary to earlier announcement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Visa on Arrival policy will not be totally scrapped by the Nigeria government. 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