Tag: passport
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NCoS suspends officers over passport scandal
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has suspended two of its personnel following a recent incident involving a convicted inmate allegedly attempting to process an international passport while in custody.
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Why we increased passport fees – Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the recently announced increase in international passport fees is to enhance quality, faster process and access. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS Comptroller in Adamawa stated this on Monday in Yola, at the inauguration
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FG hikes fees for ‘international’ passport
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the Passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport effective.
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Passport tearing saga: Its a skit – Couple admits, apologizes
The man whose wife allegedly tore his international passport at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State has apologized and asked Nigerians for forgiveness.
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Woman explains why she tore her husband’s passport
A woman allegedly known as Mrs. Favour Igiebor, who recently went viral on social media for tearing her husband’s passport, has explained the reason behind her actions. In a video she posted online, she revealed that she has been enduring numerous challenges, including family issues. She stated that her actions were intended to convey the…
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Immigration investigates torn passport incident at Lagos airport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a female traveller destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, who confirmed this in a statement on
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Maldives to ban Israeli passport holders from visiting
The government of the Maldives said plans were on to bar Israeli nationals from entering the archipelago due to the ongoing Gaza war. The cabinet had recommended amending “necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering
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NIS tells applicants what to do when applying for passport
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has advised applicants to always provide verifiable addresses and phone numbers when filling their online passport application forms.
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Nigerians in New York beg FG for passport printers
Nigerians in New York have again appealed to the Federal Government to provide passport production printers to the Nigeria Consulate to enhance smooth passport services in the U.S.
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Passport application automation to begin January 8 – Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has assured Nigerians that automation of passport application process will begin from January 8, 2024, saying that the people will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact.