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There should be a refund policy,” Nigerians react as a woman is denied a US visa after spending millions
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A recent incident involving a Nigerian woman who was reportedly denied a U.S. visa after spending millions on application and processing fees has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Nigerians are now calling for a refund policy for unsuccessful visa applicants, citing the significant financial investments often lost when applications are rejected.
The woman, who had poured substantial money and effort into preparing for her visa interview, expressed deep disappointment in a series of statements following her denial. “I feel devastated.
I could have used that money to buy a car. I’m depressed,” she shared, while also expressing her resolve to try again: “I’ll still go to that Yankee.” Recalling her experience, she mentioned that more than 80 other applicants were denied their visas during her session.
Out of the roughly 300 people present for interviews, she estimated that only about five might be approved.
Her story struck a chord with many Nigerians, who shared their own frustrations over visa rejections and backed calls for a refund or compensation system.
One Twitter user, @81_flacos, commented, “Even if they won’t refund, at least some form of compensation would help. You spend so much, and at the end, get denied—it feels like a wasted investment.”
Similarly, @Reggy1960 highlighted the high rate of denials, writing, “Nigerian woman cries out after her U.S. visa got denied despite spending millions of naira. This is the reality for many Nigerians every year. There should be a refund policy.”
Another user, @MayJaYBaE, voiced frustration with the process, labeling it a “scam,” and suggested that visa applications are being used to exploit applicants from Africa and other developing countries.
Adding to the conversation, @Slevin767025080 shared his tense experience at the U.S. embassy in Abuja, where he witnessed numerous applicants swiftly denied. “They were rejecting people in under 30 seconds. Nigerians were crying, explaining, and begging. Luckily, I got mine, but that day, I felt embarrassed as a Nigerian. These guys don’t rate us.”
The incident has fueled broader discussions on social media, with Nigerians calling for reforms and financial safeguards to mitigate the losses from unsuccessful visa applications.
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Zuckerberg, 40, shared the news on Instagram, saying, “Get Low was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary. This year, I worked with T-Pain on our own version of this lyrical masterpiece.” The song is now available on Spotify, and Zuckerberg signed off his post with “Love you P,” a reference to his wife.
The Instagram post also included a photo of the song’s lyrics, an album cover showing Zuckerberg and T-Pain holding acoustic guitars, and behind-the-scenes pictures from the recording session.
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Obichukwu highlighted that the newly asphalted runway is the longest in the South-East, encouraging travelers to use the facility, especially during the upcoming holiday season. She added, “Chuba Okadigbo Airport has fully resumed flight operations, and we invite the public and travelers to take advantage of the best and longest runway in the region.”
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