Nigerians will soon begin to process and receive Nigerian passports from the comfort of their homes, without the hassle of physically appearing to be processed at a passport processing centre. However, only Nigerians who are 18 years and above, and those who are applying for re-issue of their expired passports will be able to process…
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The Federal Government announced the lifting of visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates Government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Idris said the Federal Government and the…
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After several months of speculations about the actual amount of the 2024 hajj fare, the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, has announced the final fare for this year, 2024. According to the Chairman of the Commission, Malam Jalal Arabi who said intending pilgrims from Nigeria’s Southern centre are required to pay N4,899,000 as Hajj fare, while…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024, adding that Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact. Tunji-Ojo, who was speaking during the inspection of facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), alongside…
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Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, on Thursday stood still as the parade of the bands took centre stage in the ongoing cultural festival christened “Carnival Calabar”. The parade, which saw the various bands in their colourful costumes dance through the 12 kilometres carnival route, also saw a large number of residents, tourists and fun seekers…
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…FRSC Warns Against Passenger Conveyance In Haulage Vehicles The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned drivers of haulage vehicles against transportation of humans after a road crash at Takalafia village along the Yawuri expressway in Magama Local Government of Niger State on Tuesday. The incident involved a red commercial DAF Trailer with registration number…
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The Naira has continued a downward slide in the West African sub-region, trading at N2,010 per CFA1000 at the close of business last Friday. Naira traded at N1,870 per CFA1000 at the open market at the weekend. While, as of Thursday, it was sold at N1,800 at one of the nation’s busiest and most popular…
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Not less than 3,000 abandoned international passports were awaiting collection by applicants in its office, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command disclosed on Monday. Alhaji Baba Aliyu, the outgoing Comptroller of Passports in the command, disclosed this in Ilorin on the sidelines of a retirement party in his honour. Aliyu urged the federal government…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), yesterday said the Federal Government would soon compel airlines to pay compensation for delayed and cancelled flights not caused by nature.He noted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Act provides for such compensation. Keyamo told operators: “You have blamed the government and a few…
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Globacom, Nigeria’s total telecoms solutions provider, has rolled out for Nigerians performing this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the chance to communicate, capture and share beautiful moments with their loved ones back at home. The company introduced the unique Glo Data roaming packages which enable subscribers to take advantage of its data services in the Holy…
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