Nigerian Immigration Services

SERAP Slams Tinubu, Demands Reversal of “Excessive” Passport Fees

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately reverse the “arbitrary, unlawful, unjustified, and excessive passport fees” ranging between N100,000 and N200,000. Last week, the NIS announced that from … Read more

Nigerian Government Hits Back as US Tighten Visa Rule

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The American government has ordered Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities from the past five years, warning that failure to comply could lead to visa rejection. But in a swift counter, the Federal Government vowed to mirror the new US visa policy with equal measures. The US Mission in Nigeria … Read more

Nigerian Government gives Foreigners Deadline to renew Visas, Leave or Face $15 Daily fine, Others

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The Nigerian government has given foreigners who have overstayed their visas until August 1, 2025, to regularise their stay or face severe penalties. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Oji has said the government will implement the law 100% after the deadline. Imposing penalties, including a five to ten-year ban from re-entering the country. Once the amnesty … Read more

Nigerian Government deports 828 illegal Migrants

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The Nigerian Government said it’s deported 828 undocumented individuals as part of its amplified initiative to address illegal migration and bolster national security. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, revealed this during a media briefing held in Abuja on Tuesday. Highlighting the government’s achievements, the minister stated; “In the last one year, 137 victims of … Read more