Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Lola Ashiru, has called on the Federal Government and state governments to prioritise economic empowerment and development of border communities as a strategic approach to strengthening national security and reducing crime. Ashiru, who is also the Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate and a chieftain of the All Progressives...
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Strengthening Nigeria-EU Strategic Ties: Advances in Migration Management and Border Security
‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing Nigeria’s borders, curbing irregular migration, and strengthening international cooperation.‎‎The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in a statement in his office when he received the Deputy Director, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, Mr. Johannes Luchner, alongside the Head of the European Union...
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Soar Private Flights Appoints Allan Douglas as Vice President
Soar Private Flights announces the appointment of Allan Douglas as Vice President, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company advances its operational and strategic development.Allan Douglas is an international business and aviation professional with over 19 years of experience in aviation transactions, cross-border operations, and risk management. Throughout his career, he has led complex...
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FG DECLARES DECEMBER 25, 26, 2025 AND JANUARY 1, 2026 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK CHRISTMAS, BOXING DAY AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
‎The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 25th December 2025; Friday, 26th December 2025; and Thursday, 1st January 2026 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively.‎‎The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm Christmas and New Year felicitations...
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Interior Ministry: Staff Lauded as Reform Drive Gains Momentum
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended the dedication, resilience, and professionalism of staff of the Ministry of Interior, describing them as the driving force behind the Ministry’s achievements over the past two and a half years.‎‎The Minister gave the commendation while speaking at the Ministry of Interior Town Hall Meeting, Reward...
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Unity, reforms, renewed national spirit to shape Nigeria’s future- Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says Nigeria’s future will be shaped by the level of unity, institutional reform and renewed national spirit embodied by citizens. Tunji-Ojo said this while he was being confered an Award of Excellence in Public Service by Obafemi Awolowo University on Friday evening at OAU Oduduwa Hall in Ile-Ife....
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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENS NIGERIA–HUNGARY TIES, ENHANCES DIGITAL VISA SYSTEM
‎‎The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Hungary while advancing Nigeria’s digital visa infrastructure.‎‎Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Hungarian Ambassador, Lorand Endreffy to the Ministry of Interior in Abuja, Dr. Tunji-Ojo highlighted his recent visit to Budapest as a testament to...
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FG unveils ECOWAS Biometric Card, deepens campaign against cross-border crimes, irregular migration
‎The Federal Government on Friday broadened its regional security strategy and modernized national identity management with the formal introduction of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), signalling a renewed offensive against transborder criminality, irregular migration and document falsification across West Africa.‎‎With the rollout, Nigeria becomes the seventh country in the sub-region to adopt the...
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INTERIOR MINISTER INSPECTS WORLD-CLASS CENTRALISED PASSPORT PERSONALIZATION CENTRE‎
‎‎‎‎The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, led an inspection of the Nigeria Immigration Service’s newly completed Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, and the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nanndap.‎‎The facility, a landmark in Nigeria’s ongoing passport...
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INTERIOR MINISTRY, KADUNA REVENUE SERVICE TO PARTNERS ON EXPATRIATE QUOTA DATA SHARING
‎‎‎‎The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the administration of the Expatriate Quota through technology-driven processes and inter-agency collaboration.‎‎Dr. Ajani, who represented the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Kaduna State Revenue Service, led...