US Embassy Sets New Social Media Rule For Nigerian Visa Applicants (New Telegraph)
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has implemented a new rule for Nigerian visa applicants requiring them to provide their social media handles when applying for a visa. This rule is part of a larger effort by the US government to enhance security measures and screen potential visitors to the country. Applicants will be required to provide their social media usernames for the past five years giving officials access to their online presence and activities. This rule has sparked concerns about privacy and discrimination but the embassy maintains that it is necessary for ensuring the safety and security of the United States.
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Responses- 1) The US now wants Nigerians’ social media for visa applications. Is that a smart security move or privacy overreach?
- 2) Now that social media’s part of visa checks, Should people be more careful about what they post?
- 3) The US says social media checks help fight fraud and security threat. But could they lead to unfair rejections and profiling?
- 4) The US isn’t the first to check social media for visas, Should Nigeria also apply that rule to visitors?
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