Nigeria Gives 3-Month Grace for Migrants to Regularize Status
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a three-month grace period, starting May 1, 2025, for irregular migrants to regularize their status, after which a nationwide crackdown will commence on August 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who dislosed this yesterday during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), emphasized the […]
FG Generates ₦2.4B from Marriage Registry in 2024
The Federal Government made about N2.4 billion from Nigerians who used its marriage registry in 2024. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who revealed this, said over ₦6 billion was generated in 2024 from expatriate quota fees, marriages, citizenship applications, and places of worship, more than 50% increase compared to 2023. He also highlighted innovations in […]
FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year
Federal Government has declared Wednesday December 25th, Thursday December 26th 2024, and Wednesday January 1st, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, while urging Nigerians to remain committed […]
FG Orders Investigation Into Alleged Bribery in Nigerian Prisons
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed a comprehensive investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service. Giving the order in a statement yesterday, the Minister condemned the alleged behavior, and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the […]
