NIS Warns Against Fraudulent Passport Platforms in Nigeria

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a warning against fraudulent third-party passport platforms, addressing recent allegations circulating online regarding its passport application payment system. The NIS described these claims as false and misleading, capable of confusing the public.

In a public statement, the agency reaffirmed that its digital passport process operates securely and exclusively through its official portal, emphasizing the importance of security and transparency in government-approved passport applications. The NIS stressed that its official website remains the only authorized platform for passport-related applications and payments, whether for Nigerians at home or in the diaspora.

The agency firmly rejected any suggestions that it partners with religious organizations or private entities to receive payments on its behalf. The NIS has begun investigating the origin of the misinformation and warned that appropriate actions will be taken against individuals or groups found culpable.

It urged the public to rely on official communication channels and avoid engaging with unofficial links or intermediaries when applying for passports.