{
  "id": 3478046,
  "title": "We don’t work with visa agents, German embassy warns Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/we-dont-work-with-visa-agents-german-embassy-warns-nigerians-3478046",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:48:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/we-dont-work-with-visa-agents-german-embassy-warns-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The German Embassy in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerians against falling for misinformation from so-called visa agents regarding visa applications. In a post on its official X account, the embassy urged Nigerians to obtain visa-related information directly from official sources. The embassy stated, \"Beware of misinformation. Save yourself the hassle & just ask us directly.\" It also invited Nigerians to share claims they had heard from \"visa agents\" in the comments section, promising to address these claims in subsequent posts. The embassy emphasized that it does not have any partnerships with visa agents, asserting, \"We do not work with any 'visa Agents'!\" All relevant information is freely accessible via the embassy's official website. The warning comes as false information about visa applications and procedures has been circulating. The embassy urged Nigerians to verify such information through official channels to avoid unnecessary expenses, confusion, and potential fraud.",
  "summary": "The German Embassy in Nigeria warns citizens against using visa agents, urging them to get official information directly to avoid misinformation and fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-dont-work-with-visa-agents-german-embassy-warns-nigerians/",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "We don’t work with visa agents, German embassy warns Nigerians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/we-dont-work-with-visa-agents-german-embassy-warns-nigerians",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:46:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}