The UK government says it’s in talks with the FG on the matter to avoid causing brain-drain.
The 17 cyclists in the juniors category comprise 11 males and six females, while the 18 cyclists in the elite category have ten males and eight females.
Nigeria is hosting the second edition of the championship slated for July 14 to July 17, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Countries in the Horn of Africa are Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan.
CPJ noted that Nigeria was a new entry under its worst jailers, behind Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Cameroon, Benin and Somalia.
The ranking, based on the most travel-friendly passports, indicates that Ghana is far ahead of Nigeria standing on the 84th spot.
“UK recruiters are not permitted to actively recruit from these countries (Nigeria is among).”
Mr. Biden said the U.S. “was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined” in the country’s Constitution.
