Immigration service clarifies payment process following church link claims
The Nigeria Immigration Service has clarified recent fraud claims concerning passport renewal payments. They urge applicants to use only verified payment links to avoid scams.
- The Nigeria Immigration Service refuted claims that its online portal redirected applicant payments to Dunamis International Gospel Centre
- Border officials declared that no private or religious entity acts as a payment intermediary for travel document processing
- Security personnel launched an investigation to track down fraudulent websites misrepresenting the agency
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed growing online allegations that its official passport portal redirects payments to a religious organisation.
This reaction follows complaints from applicants on social media platform X, where users claimed that funds intended for passport renewals routed to Dunamis International Gospel Centre.
One affected applicant, posting under the handlepublic notice signed in May 2026, the service stated:
"Recent allegations suggesting that the name of a religious organization appears in the Service's payment process are entirely false and do not reflect the structure, integrity, or processes of the NIS."
The statement further clarified, "At no time has the Service partnered with or authorized any religious organization, private entity, or individual to act as an intermediary or receiving account on its behalf."
To resolve individual complaints, representatives from the immigration service confirmed they reached out to affected users via private messaging channels to assist with legitimate application steps.
Furthermore, security personnel have initiated inquiries to track down the sources of the fake links and hold the perpetrators accountable under the law.
Citizens seeking travel documents are urged to remain vigilant and double-check browser web addresses prior to submitting financial details. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparent, secure, and accessible migration services for all Nigerians.
How Nigerians abroad can renew passports
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerians living outside the country can now renew their passports through the Nigeria Immigration Service's Contactless Passport Application System following the release of an updated application guide.
The Nigeria Immigration Service announced the revised process on its official X account, urging eligible Nigerians in the diaspora to use the digital platform to complete passport renewal without visiting a diplomatic mission for biometric capture
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