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Nigeria, Canada to set up joint team over visa delays
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points This group aims to address delays in processing visa applications. A joint technical working group is to be formed by Nigeria and Canada.
A joint technical working group is to be formed by Nigeria and Canada. This group aims to address delays in processing visa applications. The group will also develop a framework for removing individuals without legal status.
Details of the agreement were disclosed after a meeting between officials from both countries.
The meeting discussed opportunities and challenges related to visa applications and migration. Further information on the joint working group and its objectives can be found in the original statement.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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