passport fees

NIS Warns: Higher Passport Fees Alone Won’t Stop Racketeering

Sep 5, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Higher passport fees cannot stop unofficial payments. Applicants face system glitches and rely on middlemen. Reforms underway, but corruption persists. Despite increasing passport fees, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledges that applicants still encounter unofficial charges and exploitation, highlighting ongoing challenges within the system. According to Eko Hot Blog, insiders including serving and retired NIS … Read more

Why we Increased Nigerian Passport Fees – Immigration

Aug 25, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in passport fees, effective September 1, 2024, explaining the rationale behind the decision in a recent update. EKO HOT BLOG notes that NIS cited four primary reasons for the fee hike, which has generated varied responses on social media. According to the service, the increased fees … Read more

Nigerian Govt Increases Passport Fees

Aug 22, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Federal Government has announced an increase in passport fees for Nigerians residing within the country, set to take effect on September 1st, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, Joe … Read more