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    FG hikes Nigerian passport fees, effective September 2024

    David GreatBy David GreatAugust 22, 2024No Comments1 Min Read
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    FG hikes passport fees by 100%
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    The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024.

    This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS.

    The increment, according to the statement, aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport.

    The statement read, “As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the passport, effective from September 1, 2024.

    “Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity which was N70,000 will be N100,000 only.

    “While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times.”

     

     

     

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