Nigerians Divided as FG Implements 100% Hike in Passport Fees
Nigerians are divided over the Federal Government's decision to increase international passport fees by 100%, effective September 1, 2025. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced the fee hike on August 28, citing the need to sustain document integrity.
The new rates for a 5-year validity booklet and a 10-year validity booklet are now 150 and 230 respectively for Nigerians in the diaspora. While some appreciate the improved processing speed, others criticize the hike as an unnecessary burden, especially in the current economic climate.
Concerns were raised about affordability, with individuals like Aisha Musa and Toluwani Johnson expressing their dismay over the increased costs.
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