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Nigeria Immigration Service Deploys Passport Team to Four UK Cities
WHY IT MATTERS
The intervention will reduce passport backlog, enabling Nigerians to travel, work, and study without delay.
What happened
The Nigeria Immigration Service announced on Monday that it will send a passport intervention team to London, Manchester, Aberdeen and Cardiff between September 7 and September 26, 2026. The team will handle new passport applications, renewals and resolve pending cases for Nigerians in the UK.
The move follows reports of a growing backlog that has delayed travel plans for many citizens. By concentrating resources in four major cities, the service aims to streamline processing and reduce waiting times for passport holders.
The initiative is expected to improve travel readiness for Nigerians working, studying or visiting the UK.
LINKED SOURCES
Immigration moves to clear passport backlog in four UK cities
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