By: Manoah kikekon
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| Tunji Ojo |
The Nigerian Ministry of Interior has introduced a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform to streamline applications for citizenship, business permits, and foreign worker regulations.
The initiative, announced by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja, is part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance transparency, efficiency, and service delivery through digital transformation.
The newly launched platform is designed to simplify and accelerate the processing of:
Citizenship applications, Business permits, Regulations for foreign workers and corporate entities.
By digitizing these services, the ministry aims to reduce processing times, minimize bureaucratic delays, and improve the overall user experience for Nigerians and foreign investors.
Interested individuals and organizations can access the platform through the following official channels:
Ministry of Interior’s Website: [https://interior.gov.ng](https://interior.gov.ng)
Direct Portal Access: [https://candb.interior.gov.ng](https://candb.interior.gov.ng)
Support & Inquiries: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani emphasized that the platform aligns with the ministry’s ongoing reforms to establish a more secure, efficient, and transparent framework for citizenship and business administration.
“The Ministry remains committed to enhancing service delivery through digital transformation, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders,” Ajani stated.
This development is expected to boost Nigeria’s ease of doing business, attract foreign investment, and strengthen the country’s digital governance infrastructure.
NAN