The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has addressed concerns surrounding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, prompted by recent payment platform upgrades by Nigerian financial institutions. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap assured the public that all NIS platforms were functional, advising applicants to utilize online applications from home and make payments using bank cards for seamless transactions. “The attention of the Service has been drawn to recent challenges faced by the public due to systems upgrade on payment platforms by Nigerian Financial Institutions.” “The public is to note that all platforms of the Service are functional.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The Federal Government (FG) has officially announced an upward review of passport fees for Nigerians living within the country which is effective from September 1st, 2024. This announcement was made known on Wednesday in a statement by its Spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo and posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

The Federal Government (FG) says it plans to cut costs for the upcoming 29TH Edition of the Conference of Parties (COP29) climate conference scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11TH to 22ND, 2024. This was made known to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja by the Special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stating that the measure would save the government about N10 billion.

In its bid to enhance accountability and transparency in the country’s aviation sector, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to launch its consumer protection portal in August. This was disclosed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied the requirement of $10,000 bank balance and N640,000 fee for Nigerians applying for visas into the country. This development follows the recent announcement on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, that UAE authorities agreed to lift the travel restrictions imposed on Nigerians.