…The exercise has, however, been accompanied by complaints from Nigerians in the UK over passport processing, charges and operational difficulties. The PUNCH had earlier reported complaints about delays and difficulties in passport processing at the Nigerian High Commission in London, with some Nigerians also raising co…

…of passport production to the Central Personalisation Centre in Abuja does not stop passport processing or issuance at any passport office across the country or at Nigerian embassies and consulates abroad. Instead, it explained, the initiative forms part of a comprehensive modernisation programme designed to strengthen…

…been automatically generated by the system, while the consulate’s website stated that passport processing takes between three and six weeks. After months without receiving the passport, Ike said he contacted the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through email and also reached out to the Nigeria Immigration Serv…

…Gospel Centre.Officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service clarified that all passport processing occurs strictly through its approved online portal. Photo: Getty, MoIImagesOne affected applicant, posting under the handlepublic notice signed in May 2026, the service stated:"Recent allegations suggesting that the name…

…the standard service will receive their document within three weeks. UK speaks on processing time for British passport in 2026. Photo Cardy, JAMES SPEAKMAN/ Getty Images.ImagesThe clock starts ticking from the moment the passport office receives the applicant's supporting documents, not from when the application is sub…

…difficulties in obtaining a National Identification Number (NIN), a key requirement for passport processing, saying he had been unable to complete registration for his three-year-old son after months of attempts. "I have taken my son to the designated centre several times, but after four months, we have still not been…