The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to digitalise the passport application process by March 1, 2025, in a move designed to enhance efficiency, reduce corruption, and simplify access to passports. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed the initiative during an interview with Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink. Tunji-Ojo […]
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For years, Nigerians have voiced frustration over the challenges in passport acquisition and renewal, citing obstacles like bureaucracy, lengthy waits, limited locations, and corruption. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, shared insights into the Nigerian Immigration Service’s new ‘contactless’ passport renewal initiative, designed to simplify the process both within Nigeria […]
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiled plans for the commencement of an automated passport application process set to initiate on January 8, 2024. This significant technological advancement will enable Nigerians to seamlessly complete their passport application procedures online, eliminating the necessity for in-person engagements. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that this […]
The Nigerian federal government has announced a significant change in its approach to issuing visas to foreign travelers. The principle of reciprocity will now be applied, ensuring that countries with strict visa requirements for Nigerians will receive similar treatment when their citizens apply for visas to Nigeria. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
The federal government, on September 13, has made the decision to transfer the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Interior. This move aims to tackle the ongoing challenges related to National Identity Numbers (NIN), which are a crucial […]