The Nigeria Immigration Service has clarified that Nigerians living abroad do not need a valid passport to travel home, saying expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder returns to the country. The clarification, reported by Vanguard and attributed to NIS, was outlined alongside key points about the passport renewal process for citizens in the diaspora.

Nigerians living abroad have faced significant challenges in renewing their passports, often enduring long waits and high costs. However, recent reforms in Nigeria's passport renewal process are reportedly transforming this experience, making it more efficient and accessible, including options for doorstep delivery. This change is seen as a positive development for the Nigerian diaspora in the UK, alleviating previous frustrations associated with the process, according to Premium Times.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched online tracking tools that enable applicants to monitor the status of their visa or passport applications without the need for frequent visits to immigration offices. This initiative aims to streamline the application process for users.

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have complained about delays, additional charges and poor organisation at Nigeria Immigration Service passport centres, according to Premium Times. The reported concerns involve an exercise intended to help applicants obtain new passports, renew existing ones and clear pending applications. The account focuses on service delivery for diaspora passport seekers and does not provide an official response from the NIS.

The United States Embassy in Abuja has stopped processing routine visa applications and is directing applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos, according to Vanguard. The change shifts routine visa services from Nigeria's capital to Lagos; the brief report does not specify reasons, effective date details, or whether emergency or diplomatic services are affected.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has relocated its London passport intervention exercise to a new venue after Nigerians attending the event were allegedly evicted from the original location, according to Nairametrics. The exercise is designed to help Nigerians in the United Kingdom access passport services. Details about the reason for the alleged eviction and the new venue were not provided in the report.