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Nigeria gets reprieve as US judge strikes down Trump's immigrant visa ban on 75 countries

Published

22 August 2026

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regulatory

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United StatesNigeria

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A US federal judge struck down the visa ban affecting nationals from 75 countries including Nigeria, ruling that the policy exceeded statutory authority and was contrary to law.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can expect a reopening of US market access for Nigerian nationals and associated immigration-related services, removing previous restrictions that limited mobility and business opportunities.

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5 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 23 Aug 2026

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