According to Premium Times reporting, the Federal Government has reaffirmed that no extra fees have been approved for passport processing across diplomatic missions abroad, reassuring citizens living in the diaspora.
Coverage in Vanguard validated the clarification, with official ministry representatives stating that “official application charges remain strictly as published on government portals without unauthorized surcharges.” Further reporting by Daily Post noted that “consular offices are upgrading portal operations to eliminate backlogs and streamline appointment scheduling for international applicants.”
Echotitbits take:
Streamlining consular services addresses long-standing complaints from citizens abroad and strengthens engagement with the diaspora. Continued digitization will be essential to preventing operational bottlenecks at overseas missions.
Source: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/DdAKAgSsB0o/, September 8, 2026
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