2 Laughable Reasons why Nigerian Passport price was Doubled

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Nigerian Immigration has given a shocking reason for the increase in the price of the Nigerian Passport. Remember we told you the first price of the Nigerian Passport but now it’s over 300 percent increase due to the government’s harsh and anti-people policy during the past months. Read the full story here.

The increment, according to the statement, aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.This increment is coming barely two weeks after the Nigerian passport was ranked 92nd out of 199 on the Henley Passport Index, highlighting the challenges its citizens face regarding international travel freedom.

The statement read, “As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the passport, effective from September 1, 2024.

“Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity which was N70,000 will be N100,000 only.

“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times.”Continuue Reading.