Passport Issuance

JUST IN: Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo Orders Clearance Of 200,000 Passport Backlogs In Two Weeks

Sep 7, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has on Thursday given a marching order to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), demanding the swift clearance of over 200,000 international passports pending applications in two weeks. The Minister gave the order during a meeting with top government officials, the Acting Comptroller General, Adepoju … Read more

NIS’s Fight Against Passport Corruption: 8 Officers Sacked, 80 On Trial

May 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has sacked eight officers and is putting 80 more on trial for illegal collection of fees. The NIS aims to eliminate third parties from passport issuance and improve the process by introducing online applications. The NIS warned citizens against using third-party agents and encourages them to fill out their own forms … Read more