International Relations

Nigeria’s $9m Washington Lobbying: What It Means and Why It Matters Illustration showing Nigeria and United States flags symbolising diplomatic lobbying and foreign policy engagement.

Illustration showing Nigeria and United States flags symbolising diplomatic lobbying and foreign policy engagement.

Nigeria’s $9m Washington Lobbying: What It Means and Why It Matters

Korede Abdullah January 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – When reports emerged that Nigeria had committed about $9 million to lobbying firms in...

Locked Out: Why Nigerian Visa Denials Are Surging in 2025 A Nigerian passport showing a visa application page stamped “Rejected” in bold red ink.

A Nigerian passport showing a visa application page stamped “Rejected” in bold red ink.

Locked Out: Why Nigerian Visa Denials Are Surging in 2025

Mirian Gom September 21, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian visa denials are surging in 2025, shutting doors for students, professionals, diplomats, and...