By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Federal Government has announced a hike in the cost of obtaining Nigeria’s international passport, effective September 1, 2024.
According to a statement by DCI Kenneth Udo, spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the move aims to “maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.”
The 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will now cost N50,000, up from the previous N35,000.
The 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will now cost N100,000, up from the previous N70,000.
However, the fees remain unchanged for applicants in the diaspora.
The NIS spokesman apologised for any inconvenience the increase may cause, assuring Nigerians of the agency’s commitment to “transparency and quality service delivery at all times.”