January 20, 2025
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it is currently conducting a system upgrade and maintenance which is expected to be completed within 72 hours on its passport portal for applicants within Nigeria.
The system upgrade will affect passport applications within Nigeria, as the portal is temporarily unavailable for applicants in the country
The announcement was shared on the official X page of the Nigeria Immigration Service, where the agency informed the public about the ongoing maintenance and provided additional details about the process.
The update, which affects the portal for domestic applications, aims to improve the service for future use.
The Nigeria Immigration Service emphasized that the upgrade will not interfere with other services, including passport applications for Nigerians living abroad. Those applying for passports outside Nigeria will not be impacted by the upgrade.
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Nigeria Immigration Service, in a statement, assured the public that a dedicated team is working diligently to complete the upgrade and restore full access to the portal as soon as possible.
“We are working tirelessly to complete the upgrade and restore full service within the next 72 hours,” the statement noted.
The NIS extended its apologies to the public for any inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption and also expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and understanding.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your patience and understanding during this period,”
The Immigration Service reiterated its commitment to providing efficient and reliable services to all Nigerians.
