The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been honoured as “Minister of the Year” by the Boardroom Publications Ltd., the organisers of the Presidential Call for Advanced Nigeria (PCAN). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development through transformative reforms in the Ministry of Interior, particularly in immigration services, paramilitary welfare and...
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Nigeria’s Evolving Identity a Beacon of Innovation, Opportunity, and Hospitality for all – Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to strategic, secure, and technologically advanced border management during a high-level engagement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other key stakeholders in Abuja. The Minister emphasized the country’s evolving identity as more than just a nation but a beacon of innovation,...
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FG Opens New Citizenship, Business Management Platform for promoting transparency, efficiency, and improved service delivery
In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform. This initiative forms a key part of the Ministry’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public....
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EASTER CELEBRATION: FG DECLARES 18TH, 21ST APRIL, 2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April , 2025 as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. He...
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INTERIOR, AVIATION MINISTRIES COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
The Federal Government has announced major advancements in national border security and travel facilitation through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The collaboration is to significantly strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to manage its borders, identify high-risk individuals, and streamline entry for legitimate travelers. The announcement was...
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INTERIOR MINISTRY, NAIC COLLABORATE TO DELIVER ON THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF THE PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to fostering partnership and collaborations in its mission to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Mrs. Folashade Joseph, the...
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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO LEAD HIGH-LEVEL WORKING VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will lead a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance strategic cooperation across key sectors. The Honourable Minister’s visit aims to deepen Nigeria-UK relations in areas including trade, investment, technology,...
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NIGERIA, JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) PARTNER TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE THREE NORTHERN REGIONS.
Through His Excellency, Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State in the Ministry of Regional Development, the Federal Government has begun negotiations with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to promote cooperation between the two organizations in order to promote multi-sectoral growth in the country’s North East, North West, and North Central regions. In order...
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NIGERIA, EU MULL COLLABORATION ON PEACE, SECURITY AND DEFENCE
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the Ministry of Interior is taking a multi-faceted approach to maintain internal security in Nigeria, with a focus on identity management, border security, visa processing and document authentication. The Minister revealed this while hosting the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier...
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INTERIOR MINISTER, TUNJI-OJO RESOLVES PASSPORT PRINTER CRISIS IN ATLANTA AND NEW YORK CONSULATES
Following the directives of the Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in January 2025 to deliver new passport printers to consulates in New York and Atlanta, United States of America; the machines have now been delivered and installed yesterday, February 18, 2025. Recall that some Nigerians in the...