NIS Extends UK Special Passport Intervention Exercise
The service said 1,477 Nigerians were processed in four days as it added capacity for eligible applicants.
- On Friday, the Nigeria Immigration Service extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom until October 3, 2026, following high turnout at London and Manchester centers.
- Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo directed the extension to provide additional capacity, responding to significant demand and high interest among Nigerians seeking passport services.
- Public Relations Officer DCI Akinsola Akinlabi reported that the NIS processed 1,477 Nigerians within the first four days, with operations progressing smoothly despite initial challenges.
- The Service maintains fully automated, cashless payment processes, with fees remaining $162 for five-year booklets and $242 for 10-year booklets; no additional charges apply.
- Applicants must book appointments via the High Commission of Nigeria website, with further details on procedures to be communicated through official channels as the exercise continues.
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