Holders of Nigerian passports can travel to 45 countries worldwide without needing a visa, as per the latest update on travel options for Nigerian citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that these countries have varying visa requirements. Some offer visa-on-arrival services, while others provide access through Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This update is crucial for Nigerians … Read more
Nigerian passport ranks 191 out of 199 globally. Factors include visa-free access, diplomatic relations, and security concerns. Urgent need for Nigeria to address underlying issues affecting passport’s global standing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian passport has been ranked among the world’s worst, underscoring significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international mobility. According to VisaGuide’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has revealed plans to commence home delivery of Nigerian passports to applicants. This means that Nigerians would not have to queue at any immigration office nationwide for their passports again. Editors Pick BREAKING: Police Officer Drambi Vandi Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Killing Of Bolanle Raheem … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government has moved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior. The decision was reached by the Federal Government as part of efforts to resolve issues around passport processing in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS … Read more
By Simon Kolawole When the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it was suspending fresh passport applications in order to clear the backlog, the first question that jumped at me was: what is so difficult about this thing? Nigerians, home and abroad, have been going through hell to secure a document that should be steadily available. … Read more