E-visa System Processes 14,000 Applications in Six Weeks
Skip to content E-visa System Processes 14,000 Applications in Six Weeks Jun 30, 2025 — by Emytrillions in News The Federal Government has processed over 14,000 visa applications through its new electronic visa system just six weeks after its launch. The e-visa platform, which began operations on May 1, 2025, is part of a broader digital shift in Nigeria’s immigration system. This update was shared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a workshop held at the Nigeria Immigration Service headquarters in Abuja. He explained that the e-visa initiative was introduced to improve access to the country while supporting economic growth and national security. According to the minister, two other digital platforms are also expected to become active soon—the electronic Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (e-CERPAC) and the electronic Temporary Work Permit (e-TWP). These platforms aim to block common loopholes used to evade immigration rules. For instan...