By Gwurld4026 
FG to Implement Landing and Exit Cards for Travelers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to discontinue its Visa-on-Arrival policy, citing its ineffectiveness in managing migration and security. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this announcement during the closing ceremony of a week-long training on Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) Data at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja.
In place of the current system, the government will introduce mandatory landing and exit cards, which visitors must complete prior to their arrival in Nigeria. These cards will be integrated with the e-visa system, allowing for enhanced pre-screening of travelers. The e-visa solution is expected to be operational by March 1, or by April 1 at the latest.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the visa process serves as a critical tool for migration management and security, rather than merely an entry approval mechanism. He noted that intelligence reports have revealed attempts by certain individuals to bypass security measures at Nigeria’s international airports by entering the country through neighboring nations via land borders. To counter this, the government plans to extend the API/PNR system to land borders, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of all entry points.