FLASH: Nigeria Not Affected In Saudi Visa Ban – FG

Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has clarified. Tuggar said in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, that Saudi authorities officially confirmed yesterday that a viral memo suggesting Nigeria’s inclusion in…

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FULL LIST: Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visa For Nigeria, Egypt, 12 Other Countries

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj. According to Saudi authorities, the suspension aims to prevent unregistered individuals from attempting the pilgrimage without official permits, which poses safety and…

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FLASH: Saudi Arabia Says LGBTQ Fans Are “Safe And Welcome” At The 2034 FIFA World Cup

England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that the Middle East nation would host the tournament, underlining the kingdom’s growing influence in world…

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