Nigeria Immigration Service Announces Maintenance on Passport Portal, Sends Message to Nigerians
- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced a system upgrade and maintenance on the passport portal for applicants within Nigeria
- The upgrade, which will not affect passport applications from outside Nigeria, is expected to be completed within 72 hours
- The NIS apologised for any inconvenience caused and appreciated the public's patience and understanding
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on X (formerly Twitter) on 19 January 2025 that it was conducting a system upgrade and maintenance on the passport portal for applicants within Nigeria.
This public notice aimed to inform citizens about the temporary changes affecting the passport application process.
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Details of the Announcement
In a statement titled “Public Notice: System Upgrade and Maintenance on the Passport Portal,” the NIS assured the public that the upgrade did not affect other services, including passport applications for those applying from outside Nigeria, which remained fully operational.
The statement, jointly signed by the NIS, emphasised the efforts of the dedicated team working tirelessly to complete the upgrade and restore full service within the next 72 hours.
Apology for Inconvenience
The NIS expressed sincere apologies for any inconvenience the upgrade might cause and deeply appreciated the public's patience and understanding during this period.
The service reaffirmed its commitment to serving citizens efficiently and with excellence.
Read the full statement below:
PUBLIC NOTICE SYSTEM UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE ON THE PASSPORT PORTAL
The Nigeria Immigration Service wishes to inform the public that we are currently conducting a system upgrade and maintenance on the passport portal for applicants within Nigeria.
1. Please note that this upgrade does not affect other services, including passport applications for those applying from outside Nigeria, which remain fully operational.
2. Our dedicated team is working tirelessly to complete the upgrade and restore full service within the next 72 hours.
3. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.
4. The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to serving you efficiently and with excellence.”
Nigeria Immigration Service
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is responsible for managing immigration and border control in Nigeria.
Established in 1958, the NIS handles various services, including passport issuance, visa applications, and border security.
he NIS has undergone several reforms to enhance its efficiency and service delivery, including the introduction of online application processes for passports and visas.
Nigeria Improves on Visa Openness Index
Legit.ng reported that Nigeria is currently number six in Africa, a notable improvement in the continent's visa openness index that shows how easy it is to get a visa from Nigeria.
Visa openness is the ease with which travelers can get authorization to go to and enter a country, pending final determination by the destination immigration officers, according to new reports from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other sources.
Last year, the AfDB released its Africa Visa Openness Index, noting that the continent had made strides in granting visas to facilitate cross-border travel, increase trade, investment, and regional integration.
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