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Domestic policy change

Nigeria Withdraws Renounced Citizens' Passports

Analysis based on 23 articles · First reported Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 12, 2026

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Market Impact

The directive by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service to withdraw passports from former citizens of Nigeria is a regulatory measure that could impact individuals with dual nationality or those who have renounced Nigerian citizenship. This move aims to strengthen national security and improve identity management systems, potentially affecting the ease of travel and legal status for certain individuals.

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Event Summary

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has directed the Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. This directive applies to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly approved and registered by the Nigeria — Presidency of Nigeria, in line with Section 29 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo emphasized that once citizenship is relinquished, the individual is no longer entitled to hold any sovereign document of Nigeria. This measure is part of ongoing passport and visa reforms aimed at strengthening national security, preventing identity fraud, and preserving the integrity of Nigeria's citizenship system.

Entities Involved
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Nigeria — Presidency of Nigeria
The Nigeria — Presidency of Nigeria, specifically President Bola Tinubu, is responsible for formally approving and registering declarations of citizenship renunciation, which is a prerequisite for the passport withdrawal directive.
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Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service
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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
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Bola Tinubu
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Nigeria
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Nigeria — Presidency of Nigeria related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria — Presidency of Nigeria related ↔ Nigeria
Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service related ↔ Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service related ↔ Nigeria
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo related ↔ Nigeria
Bola Tinubu president ↔ Nigeria Bola Tinubu is the current President and head of state of Nigeria. He directs the country's executive branch, national s
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