On Friday, September 26, 2025, the US Mission in Nigeria warned that high-profile individuals engaging in corruption will be barred from US visas, emphasizing that “fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability,” as posted on X (Web:0). The statement, part of a broader anti-corruption push, aligns with the US Department of State’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report criticizing Nigeria’s procurement transparency (Web:2). In the UK, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced plans to abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for migrants after five years if elected, requiring reapplication under stricter rules, including higher salary thresholds and English proficiency, to save £234 billion over decades (Web:1, Web:3).
Reform UK’s policy targets the “Boris wave” of 3.8 million post-Brexit migrants, barring non-citizens from welfare and replacing ILR with five-year visas, affecting 213,666 Universal Credit claimants in July 2025 (Web:1, Web:4). Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed the savings as “unrealistic,” noting ongoing government consultations to extend ILR waits to 10 years (Web:3). Farage called the UK “the world’s food bank,” urging reduced migrant welfare access (Web:1). X posts from @USinNigeria (September 26, 2025) highlighted the visa ban, while @UKReform (September 26, 2025) promoted the policy, drawing 62% public support for migrant restrictions (YouGov, 2025) (Post:3). The developments reflect global tensions over corruption and immigration (Web:0, Web:2).
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