Federal Government strengthens passport security with integration into ICAO verification system

Federal Government strengthens passport security with integration into ICAO verification system

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Federal Government has strengthened Nigeria's passport authentication system by integrating the country's passport signing certificates into the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD), a move expected to enhance the global verification of Nigerian passports and ease border clearance for travellers. In a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the integration ceremony […]

July 16, 2026 12

NEWS

Zulum visits frontline troops in Mairari, inspects damaged federal college in Monguno

By Zainab Uzomah The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has visited troops at the Forward Operating Base in Mairari to boost morale following two recent insurgent attacks that soldiers successfully repelled. On a tour of northern Borno, the governor praised troops for what he called their bravery and sacrifice, promising continued logistical support and welfare assistance. He said the state government, working with federal authorities and military commanders, would ensure […]

December 24, 2025 29

NEWS

I facilitated 30 federal appointments for Niger indigenes – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has revealed that he facilitated 30 federal appointments for Niger State indigenes. Idris made this known in Niger State while responding to a complaint by one of the traditional rulers in his constituency who accused him of not securing any federal appointments for his people since he was appointed as a minister. The minister, in his defence, said, “Since I was […]

December 27, 2024 87

NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Operator Risks Sanctions As Federal Government Shuts Abuja Supermarket For Barring Nigerians

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has put an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket under lock and key for barring Nigerians and restricting entry to Chinese nationals. The commission, which on Monday summoned the owner of the supermarket along Airport Road, to appear before it on Wednesday, said it would deploy “regulatory tools” against the management. The commission gave the directive on Monday following discreet investigations […]

April 23, 2024 62

Call us +234 (0) 9073530044

federal