The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the venue for its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in Cardiff, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to ease passport processing for Nigerians in the diaspora.

The intervention exercise, which was extended to run from October 6 to October 30, 2026, will take place at the Western Leisure Centre, Ely, Cardiff CF5 5HJ.

The NIS disclosed this in a statement issued by its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday, October 2.

Applicants Must Book Appointments

According to the Service, applicants must book appointments ahead of the exercise and attend strictly on their scheduled dates and times.

The NIS said appointments could be booked through its designated online form or via the Nigeria High Commission’s website.

“Consequently, applicants are required to book their intervention appointments via https://form.jotform.com/passportlondon/2026-passport-intervention-phase2 or through the Nigeria High Commission’s website and are to strictly adhere to their scheduled dates and times,” the statement said.

The Service stressed that the exercise would not accommodate walk-in applicants.

“Only Applicants with booked appointments will be attended to.”

Documents Required

Applicants attending the intervention exercise are required to present:

• Completed passport application form
• Payment slips as proof of payment
• Intervention appointment printout
• Self-addressed return envelope
• Current passport, except for fresh passport applications or lost passports

The NIS also clarified that cash payments would not be accepted at the venue.

The Service urged applicants to cooperate with officials to ensure an orderly and smooth exercise.

It reaffirmed its commitment to providing “efficient, transparent and responsive passport Service Delivery to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.”

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport, with the new rates scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2025.

According to the revised charges, the fee for a 32-page passport with a five-year validity period will now be ₦100,000, up from the previous ₦50,000. Likewise, the 64-page passport with a 10-year validity will rise from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000.

The adjustment applies nationwide and affects both fresh applications and renewals. The NIS is expected to release more details regarding the implementation in the coming days.

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All arrested migrants, aged between 17 and 25, are Malian nationals found hiding in various locations within the area.

Investigation Suggests Possible Human Trafficking and Smuggling Links

NIS Public Relations Officer ACI A.S Akinlabi confirmed that 11 females and 40 males were among those apprehended.

Preliminary investigations indicate they might be victims of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) networks.

None of the arrested individuals possessed valid travel documents or residence permits when questioned by immigration officials.

Authorities Continue Profiling and Investigation Procedures

Akinlabi stated that the illegal migrants remain in custody as authorities conduct further profiling and deeper investigations.

The NIS has reiterated its commitment to curbing illegal migration and dismantling trafficking networks operating within Nigeria’s borders.

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) arrested 376 illegal immigrants engaged in fraudulent activities across different locations in Ogun State.

They were apprehended during a joint raid by officers from Ogun State Command and Zone A headquarters, following credible intelligence.

According to Ogun State Comptroller Muhammed Akadri, profiling revealed 334 were Cameroonian, 27 Ghanaian, 26 Beninese, and one Togolese.

The arrested individuals included 251 males and 125 females, all between the ages of 25 and 30 years old.

Investigations showed they entered Nigeria through unauthorized routes without valid residence cards or any necessary travel documents.

Akadri confirmed that Comptroller General Kemi Nanna Nandap has ordered their immediate repatriation to their respective countries.

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