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    FG Unveils Centralized Passport Centre, Promises 1-Week Delivery

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Mercy Daniel The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will soon begin to receive their passports within one week, following the completion of a centralized Passport Data Personalization Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described the centre as a “game-changer” that will revolutionize... Read more

    Category: Travel & Tourism

    No Sabotage in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment – Transport Minister

    September 1, 2025 (updated September 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    …20 passengers injured, NRC apologizes to journalists, FG to link Abuja to Warri rail line ABUJA—Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, has assured Nigerians that last week’s Abuja-Kaduna train derailment was not caused by sabotage, stressing that rail travel remains safe across the country. Speaking in Abuja alongside the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode... Read more

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