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NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians
EuropePassport intervention exercise
The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the UK due to high demand.
The exercise, initially set to end on September 19, will now run until October 3, 2026, in London and Manchester.
- Coverage on "NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians" is currently concentrated in center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
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Key Takeaways
- NIS extends UK passport exercise
- 1,477 Nigerians have enrolled for passport services
- Centres are located in London and Manchester
- Extension approved by NIS in response to demand surge
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NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians
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The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026
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Expected Outcomes
- Increased passport services for Nigerians in the UK
Why It Matters
Meets high demand for passport services among Nigerians in the UK
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 11Vanguard News: The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026
- Sep 11Punch Newspapers: The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the UK to October 3, following a high turnout in
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