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Nigeria, UK Migration Deal Does Not Involve Accepting Foreign Nationals — Presidency Clarifies

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed widespread misinformation surrounding the migration partnership between Nigeria and United Kingdom, insisting that the agreement does not compel Nigeria to accept non-citizens. In a State House statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the government

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Nigeria, UK Sign Agreements on Migration, Border Security, Business Visas

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2026

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three key agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management, border security and business mobility between both countries. The agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Migration Partnership, a Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Organised Immigration Crime and Border Security, and another

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Defence and Interior Ministries deepen strategic partnership on National Security

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

The Federal Government has moved to strengthen coordination between the Ministries of Defence and Interior as part of efforts to build a more unified and effective national security framework capable of responding to Nigeria’s evolving security threats. This followed a high-level meeting in Abuja on Friday when the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd) […]

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Turkey seeks inclusion in Nigeria’s e-visa system to boost business ties

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Turkey has formally requested that Nigeria include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system to simplify visa processing and strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to a

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FG urges NSCDC to boost intelligence as Interior Minister decorates 113 Senior Officers

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

The Federal Government has called on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen intelligence gathering and operational readiness in the face of rising security threats across the country. The call was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a ceremony to decorate 113 newly promoted NSCDC commandants. The minister, […]

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FG Pledges One-Week Turnaround for Passport Issuance

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The Federal Government has pledged that Nigerian passports will now be issued within one week of application, thanks to comprehensive reforms aimed at streamlining the process. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this announcement on Thursday during a mid-term performance review held in Abuja. He emphasized the government’s goal of not only speeding up passport