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Saturday, 14 November 2026
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Nigerian passport, NIS and diaspora passport-drive news, at home and abroad.
Nigerians in the UK can access passport services longer as the Nigeria Immigration Service extends its Special Passport Intervention exercise until November 27, 2026. The extension accommodates increased demand for passport services.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has raised concerns about human trafficking and travel fraud, stating that border controls alone cannot prevent irregular migration. They emphasize the need for accurate information to help prospective migrants make informed decisions.
The Nigeria Immigration Service warns that fake job promises and misinformation are driving human trafficking and travel fraud. Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap emphasized the need for reliable information to protect Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad during a seminar in Abuja.
Nigeria's passport ranks 181st globally in 2026, offering visa-free access to 25 destinations. It ranks 47th among African countries, with a mobility score of 40. The report by IziVisas highlights the limited travel options for Nigerian passport holders.
Nigerian passport holders can visit four Asian countries in 2026 with visa-on-arrival options. These countries are the Maldives, Lebanon, Timor-Leste, and Cambodia, each with specific entry requirements that travelers must verify before departure.
The Nigerian government is implementing AI and digital audit trails in the Nigeria Immigration Service to enhance border security and accountability among officers. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced these reforms during a training program in Abuja.
Four countries have suspended or restricted visa access for Nigerian passport holders, affecting travel for tourism, study, and official purposes. These measures include bans on specific visa categories and heightened screening processes, leading to increased rejection rates for Nigerian applicants.
Nigerians in Canada praised Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Nigeria Immigration Service for a successful passport intervention program that processed 2,233 applicants across five provinces between August 12 and September 4, 2026, significantly reducing passport delivery times.
The Nigeria Immigration Service honored four senior officers who retired after 35 years of service. The retirees included three Deputy Comptrollers-General and one Assistant Comptroller-General, celebrated for their contributions to the NIS during a valedictory session in Abuja.
The Nigeria Immigration Service honored four senior officers for their 35 years of service and clarified the passport issuance controversy involving Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac during a valedictory session in Abuja.
The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar has reduced passport processing time to two weeks following a recent intervention exercise. This initiative, which took place from August 11 to 21, 2026, served 751 Nigerians and reflects the embassy's commitment to improving service delivery.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has enrolled 8,552 Nigerians in passport intervention exercises across four countries to improve passport services for the diaspora, following directives from the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) enrolled 8,552 Nigerians in the diaspora through targeted passport intervention exercises in the US, Canada, Qatar, and the UK, aimed at improving passport service delivery.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission clarified the case of Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, detained in India for visa overstay. Chukwuma, whose passport expired in 2020, chose to remain in India despite receiving an Emergency Travel Certificate for return.
Nigerian passport holders can access at least 11 countries in 2026 with visa-on-arrival options, allowing entry permits to be obtained at ports of entry. Conditions vary by country, and travelers are advised to verify requirements with official sources.
The Nigeria Immigration Service graduated 1,626 officers from its Fourth Combined and Upgrading Course, 2026, in Kano. Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap emphasized the need for professionalism and technological competence in addressing border security challenges.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the UK to October 3, 2026, due to high demand. The extension was approved by Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with over 1,400 Nigerians processed in the initial days.
The Nigeria Immigration Service relocated its London passport intervention exercise to a new venue after alleged evictions from the original location. The new site is 56–57 Fleet Street, Temple, London, following claims of technical challenges at Liyali Lounge.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has deployed a Passport Intervention Team to the UK to assist Nigerians with passport applications. Directed by Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the team will arrive on August 10, 2026, to facilitate processing and issuance of passports.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has assured that passport services will remain uninterrupted nationwide despite centralizing passport printing at its headquarters in Abuja. Applicants can continue to access services at their preferred offices.
