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NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by OgundeleTeju(op): 6:11pm On Jan 15

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of an enhanced passport tracking feature.

The update posted by the Service on X on Thursday followed rising public clamour over delays in passport issuance and collection.

According to the Service, it had observed that hundreds of passports produced had remained uncollected, leading to increasing complaints from applicants.

The updated system introduces a new status—“PRODUCED (PASSPORT PRODUCED, READY FOR COLLECTION)”—to the existing passport tracker.
The feature is intended to give applicants clearer visibility on when their passports are ready for pickup or courier delivery, thereby reducing uncertainty around processing timelines.

The development followed weeks of heightened criticisms from passport applicants, including prominent Nigerians, who have taken to social media to express frustration with the process.

Public outcry on X had seen users report delays stretching into several months, as well as allegations of deliberate bottlenecks within the system.

However, the Service said the new tracker status would help applicants distinguish between production delays and passports that are ready but yet to be retrieved.

This update enhances the existing tracking system, and helps applicants stay informed about timelines for passports produced and awaiting collection (for physical collection) or produced but not delivered (for courier delivery),” the Service stated

https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/15/nis-updates-passport-tracking-system-amid-public-outcry-over-delay/amp/?utm_

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Tomson1: 6:19pm On Jan 15

A proof that the Nigerian immigration under interior ministry is serving the public diligently.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Zeesugar(f): 6:21pm On Jan 15

It's good one can now follow up the process to know when it's ready without having to know "who knows who".

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by abhosts(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15

Hype and propaganda party. It is almost 3 years since they took over from Buhari yet nothing has improved regarding the issuance of passports.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Dreal1247: 6:43pm On Jan 15

When the government gets ready, things will be forced to function very very well. We only need digital surveillance to monitor our pipelines, but the thieves won't allow it as the stealing is a collective operation.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Oluwalosolami: 7:32pm On Jan 15

This is highly commendable. It shows we now have a working governmental system.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by autoez: 8:29pm On Jan 15

Since the hike in price of passport, passport office has been scanty. Just walk in and process. No more stress. 🤣🤣

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by wellmax(m): 8:30pm On Jan 15

A listening service. It can only get better.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by saintjimos(m): 8:31pm On Jan 15

Is capturing still needed?

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by naturefellow(m): 8:32pm On Jan 15

Tomson1:
A proof that the Nigerian immigration under interior ministry is serving the public diligently.

there had to be a public outcry, yet you praise them undecided

Nigerians deserve better

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Hhh4444: 8:34pm On Jan 15

autoez:
Since the hike in price of passport, passport office has been scanty. Just walk in and process. No more stress. 🤣🤣

How much to process 10years passport?

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by naturefellow(m): 8:34pm On Jan 15

Oluwalosolami:
This is highly commendable. It shows we now have a working governmental system.

that's their job. Institutions usually should be innovative and dynamic. Yet you praise them for what they're mandated to be and do.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Goo0dHardDick: 8:37pm On Jan 15

Hhh4444:
How much to process 10years passport?

I paid 265k for 10years passport

In Benin city, I was told 275k

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by PheelzAlmighty: 8:37pm On Jan 15

No matter what you do, nothing good can come out of this contraption

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Hhh4444: 8:40pm On Jan 15

Goo0dHardDick:
I paid 265k for 10years passport

In Benin city, I was told 275k

them don hike the price...na wa.
How long did it take before you collected it?

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by autoez: 8:40pm On Jan 15

Hhh4444:
How much to process 10years passport?

210k

Confirm on the NIS website

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Goo0dHardDick: 8:43pm On Jan 15

Hhh4444:
them don hike the price...na wa.
How long did it take before you collected it?

A maximum of 2 weeks.

I went for capturing in 3 days time and within 3 days I was asked to come and pick it up

Normally those Immigration service guys are criminals. 10years passport is 208k according to what I saw on the dashboard the day I went for capturing. But they'll ensure you pay above 250k to get their own money.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by gracealonev: 8:44pm On Jan 15

This is appalling. I applied from the UK

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Alaefulu(m): 8:45pm On Jan 15

Where una won even go sef,una know hear say oga trump say na $15 kpá e go collect before una enter

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by aestake: 8:58pm On Jan 15

Oluwalosolami:
This is highly commendable. It shows we now have a working governmental system.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by wunmi590(m): 8:59pm On Jan 15

Never trust that tracking system, I once tracked mine, it was where it was until I went to meet them and I was told it has been ready a week after I did my capture...

6month after receiving my passport it was still stagnant to there it was

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by gigfx: 9:27pm On Jan 15

Hmm, I tried to do capturing since last 3 months now. The Apps just won't allow me.

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Melagros(m): 9:33pm On Jan 15

COMRADES, honestly, I almost beat the officer handling my passport issuance suspecting him of diverting the money
But, this is a shame for Nigerian government (immigration) to subject Nigerians to go through this kind of experience
Honestly, it's very shameful

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Commonguy(m): 9:33pm On Jan 15

Things dey happen for this country sha

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Nobody: 11:14pm On Jan 15

OgundeleTeju:
https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/15/nis-updates-passport-tracking-system-amid-public-outcry-over-delay/amp/?utm_

I applied for my passport in June 2025, all these features were there. Maybe it was only for abroad people sha

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by yemre: 11:49pm On Jan 15

abhosts:
Hype and propaganda party. It is almost 3 years since they took over from Buhari yet nothing has improved regarding the issuance of passports.

If, up to this moment, you have not seen any improvement and you are in this country Nigeria, then I'm sorry you need help. Because if not that you need help, have you forgotten how the former minister of interior left the ministry? Passport matter was even a no-go area, among other things. But you people can never see the good things but if it is bad news now that is what you will see. Please I will not even talk.

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Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Penboy: 12:36am On Jan 16

Anyone in the UK recently renewed his or her passport using the NIS app?

How long did it take please?

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by MemoriesAndMe: 2:12am On Jan 16

Hhh4444:
How much to process 10years passport?

I paid N250k for mine in Lagos 3 years ago. You still have to part with funds to bribe different folks though, else you will wait for hours in line. Mine was out in just over a week and they said it's the expedited 10 year one I got. It was just a renewal, not a new one that could take longer and be more expensive.

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by DeltaBachelor(m): 2:43am On Jan 16

Okay. Very good information. Most of our students/candidates can now follow up with the process from the comfort of their homes and offices.

Re: NIS Updates Passport Tracking System Amid Public Outcry Over Delay by Kemadealadire(f): 8:25am On Jan 16*

Those of you paying extra it's because you have refused to Do it yourself. The average Nigerian will rather pay than sit down to fill in their applications themselves.

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