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Nigeria Immigration Service Launches Contactless Passport Application System for Nigerians in Europe

February 7, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the introduction of a contactless passport application system aimed at simplifying the process of passport acquisition and renewal for Nigerians living in Europe. In a statement released in Abuja, the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr. Akinsola Akinlabi, confirmed that the initiative will officially launch on February 7, with … Read more

Nigeria Prepares to Welcome Back Citizens from the US as Deportations Loom – NiDCOM Are Ready

January 29, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has assured the public of its preparedness to welcome Nigerians who may be deported from the United States amid the escalating crackdown on illegal immigration. This statement comes at a time when the U.S. government, particularly under former President Donald Trump’s administration, has … Read more

UK Appoints British-Nigerian Florence Eshalomi as Trade Envoy to Nigeria

January 29, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

The British government has appointed a British-Nigerian politician, Florence Eshalomi, as the United Kingdom’s new trade envoy to Nigeria. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to further strengthen trade relations between the two countries and boost economic growth. Eshalomi, who is 44 years old, currently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for … Read more

Nigerians in Diaspora Petition Minister Over Passport Printing Issues

January 24, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Nigerians living abroad have raised concerns over issues with passport printing at the Nigerian Consulates in Atlanta and New York. This prompted them to petition the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, seeking intervention to resolve the challenges they have been facing when applying for passports. In response, Dr. Tunji-Ojo has taken immediate action by … Read more

Passport Scarcity Sparks Federal Government’s Swift Action to Address Equipment Failure in U.S. Consulates

January 23, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

The Nigerian government has swiftly responded to the growing concerns of Nigerians living abroad, particularly in the United States, where passport scarcity and malfunctioning equipment at the consular offices in Atlanta and New York have caused major delays in passport processing. In a decisive move to address this challenge, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi … Read more

‘UK Not Perfect Either’ – Pastor Adegboyega Cites 78,000 Snatched Phones, Bags to Counter Kemi Badenoch

December 17, 2024 by admin

UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has strongly countered recent comments made by British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, regarding Nigeria’s societal challenges, by highlighting similar issues prevalent in the United Kingdom. Pastor Adegboyega emphasized that societal problems are global in nature and not unique to Nigeria, referencing crime rates and systemic struggles in the UK. … Read more

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Responds to Kemi Badenoch’s Controversial Claims About Nigeria

December 17, 2024 by admin

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the influential founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has weighed in on the controversy surrounding recent remarks made by Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader and head of the opposition. Pastor Adegboyega expressed strong displeasure over Badenoch’s comments, which many Nigerians have criticized as unfair and denigrating … Read more