A high turnout of Nigerians has led to an extension of a passport intervention exercise. The exercise, which was initially set to end sooner, will now run until October 3, 2026. So far, a significant number of applicants have been processed, with many already receiving their passports.
Details about the exercise are available from the Nigeria Immigration Service. The service reports that the process is proceeding smoothly, despite some initial issues.
Further information can be found in a statement from the service's Public Relations Officer.
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