Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Interior minister orders withdrawal of passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to Nigerians who have formally renounced their citizenship. In a statement issued on Friday, the minister said the directive applies to individuals whose renunciation requests have been duly approved by the president. Tunji-Ojo said the move is…

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Single Travel Emergency Passport Nigeria Immigration Service

NIS Introduces Single Emergency Travel Passport for Nigerians

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). The new document aims to improve identity management and border security in line with global standards. NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap announced the reform at the Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat and Niamey…

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