The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the establishment of a tripartite committee tasked with streamlining visa processes and acquisition.
The committee would ensure that investors and tourists find it easy to acquire Nigerian visa within 48 hours.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, while briefing State House Correspondents on Tuesday.
Idris said the approval of the committee is aimed at easing processes for foreign investors.
“Our visa processes are becoming cumbersome. The ease of doing business is also tied to our visa processes.
“Going forward, those investors, tourists would find it easy to acquire a visa within the next 48 hours,” Idris said.
The meeting which began on Monday was adjourned till Tuesday to allow for other “far-reaching” decisions.