Complete guide to getting a Nigerian international passport in 2026. Learn the updated fees (₦100,000-₦200,000), processing times (3-6 weeks), and step-by-step application procedure via the NIS portal.
As the Nigerian passport's global ranking improves, key destinations like the UK, US, and Canada enforce stricter visa rules. Here's what every Nigerian traveller must know for 2026 to avoid trip disruptions.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has upgraded its passport tracking platform with a new 'ready for collection' status to improve communication and reduce delays. Learn about the new stages and features.
Nigeria Immigration Service reacts after Fisayo Soyombo called out the Minister over passport delays. NIS says his passport is ready and processing now takes 2-3 weeks. Read details.
Nigeria's passport power improves in the 2026 Henley Index, rising to 89th place with visa-free access to 44 destinations. Discover the full list and what it means for Nigerian travellers.
Nigeria's passport power improves, jumping to 89th place globally with visa-free access to 44 nations. See how it compares to other African countries and global leaders.
Nigeria's passport power rises, moving to 89th globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index. Nigerian citizens now enjoy visa-free or simplified access to 44 destinations. Discover the full analysis and what it means for travel and trade.
Nigerian passport holders can now enter 45 countries without a pre-arranged visa, boosting travel freedom. See the full list and latest updates.
Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo drives key reforms under Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, from passport backlogs to border security. See the full impact.
NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa highlights persistent border obstacles hindering free movement in West Africa, citing a Nigerian biker's ordeal. She urges ECOWAS leaders to act.
A Texas father heroically rescued his 15-year-old daughter after tracking her phone on Christmas Day. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, is now in custody. Read the full story.
A heated argument erupted at Warri Airport after staff allegedly denied a lady's Nigerian nationality because she held a foreign passport. Watch the viral video and see the full story.
Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.
Italy's competition authority fines Apple €98 million for allegedly abusing its dominant App Store position with restrictive privacy rules for third-party developers. The tech giant says it will appeal.
A UK-based lawyer, @chymaker, vows to formally renounce his Nigerian citizenship in 2026 and will go to court if his application is denied. He hasn't renewed his passport since 2020. Read the full story.
A Nigerian man with a US passport narrates his starkly different travel experiences, highlighting the challenges of the Nigerian passport. Read his story and the reactions.
Benin Republic & Seamfix launch ePass, a digital platform for citizens abroad to renew passports online from 80+ countries. No embassy visits needed. #DigitalIdentity
The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whisky captivated Nigeria's elite with its 'Passport to Serenity' event in Lagos, promoting slow, intentional luxury living. Discover the exclusive experience.
The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whisky hosted an exclusive 'Passport to Serenity' event in Lagos on November 15, 2025. The luxury escape focused on slow, intentional living for Nigeria's discerning consumers. Discover the experience.
NANS praises Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo for streamlining passport processing for Nigerian students overseas, calling it a critical intervention for their academic and professional mobility.
Nigeria Customs Service deploys new tracking technology nationwide, intercepts 20 containers worth N769.5m in Kano. Read how tech is fighting economic sabotage.
A Nigerian woman's plans to relocate abroad were almost ruined when she forgot her international passport. Discover the emotional story and the crucial lesson for travelers.
MPAC condemns Nigeria High Commission in London for using only RCCG-linked venues for the December 2025 UK passport exercise, calling it a breach of religious neutrality. Read the full story and demands for change.
Turkish Airlines partners with Samsung to launch a Smart Tagged Baggage Service using SmartThings Find technology, allowing passengers to track luggage seamlessly from December 1st.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
CG Kemi Nandap deploys reinforcements, orders heightened patrols after armed men attack Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint in Kebbi. Read the latest on Nigeria's border security response.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, champions technology as essential for national progress, highlighting digital reforms in passport processing and border security.
Hungary pledges increased oil exports to Serbia as US sanctions threaten refinery shutdown. Learn how this energy crisis impacts Balkan stability and payment systems.
Security expert Kabir Adamu questions why Nigerian security agents quickly arrest coup plotters but fail to track bandits posting threatening videos on TikTok. Read his full analysis.
Serbia confronts a winter energy crisis as US sanctions on Russian-owned NIS threaten oil supplies. President Vučić seeks to avoid confiscation of Russian shares. Read more.