NIS resolves technical glitch, processes 230 applicants on first day of UK exercise

A brief technical failure at the Nigeria Immigration Service’s Manchester centre did not derail the first day of its special intervention exercise in the United Kingdom. The NIS said it fixed the problem and continued processing applicants.

The disruption affected biometric capture during the early hours of the previous morning. In an update posted on its official X account, the service said the issue was promptly resolved and the exercise proceeded without further problems.

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Following a brief technical downtime earlier yesterday morning that temporarily disrupted biometric capturing especially at Manchester center, and its prompt resolution, the exercise proceeded smoothly.

In total, 230 applicants with booked appointments had their biometrics captured on the first day. Ninety applicants were processed at the London centre, while 140 were processed in Manchester.

The service acknowledged applicants’ patience and understanding. It also reaffirmed its commitment to providing a seamless and efficient passport application process.

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The Service acknowledges and appreciates the patience and understanding demonstrated by applicants, and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a seamless and efficient passport application process.