FAQ For Citizenship in Nigeria

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FAQ FOR CITIZENSHIP IN NIGERIA

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Que HOW DO I HAVE ACCESS TO ECITIBIZ
PORTAL? Ans You need to register with a valid
email address and a valid phone number. Que
IVE FORGOTTEN MY PASSWORD. WHAT DO I DO? Ans
Access the Forgot Your Password page by
clicking on the link on the login screen and
follow the prompts. Que HOW DO I CHANGE MY
PASSWORD? Ans For you to change your password,
you must be logged in. Que HOW LONG WILL IT
TAKE TO BECOME NATURALIZED NIGERIAN CITIZEN? Ans
Until reports from all relevant agencies are
submitted and processed. The Application will be
sent to the Federal Executive Council for
approval by the President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria.
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Que HOW CAN I BECOME A NIGERIAN CITIZEN? Ans
There are three (3) ways for foreigners to obtain
Nigerian citizenship A. Naturalization An
individual must be at least 18 years of age and
has resided in Nigeria for at least 15 years. Is
of good character Plans to remain in Nigeria Is
familiar with Nigerian language and customs Has a
viable means of support B. Registration This
applies to any woman who is or has been married
to a citizen of Nigeria or every person of full
age and capacity born outside Nigeria any of
whose grandparents is a citizen of Nigeria. C.
Confirmation This applies to every person born in
Nigeria after the date of independence either of
whose parents or any of whose grandparents is a
citizen of Nigeria and Every person born outside
Nigeria either of whose parents is a citizen of
Nigeria.
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• Que WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION?
• Ans According to section 27 of the constitution
  of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as
  amended). It is a facility given to foreigner who
  has
• Resided in Nigeria for a continuous period of
  fifteen years or
• Resided in Nigeria continuously for a period of
  twelve months, and during the period of twenty
  years immediately preceding that period of twelve
  months has resided in Nigeria for periods
  amounting in the aggregate to not less than
  fifteen years.
• Subject to the presidents Approval.
• Que CAN ONE CHANGE HIS/HER NAME WHEN THEY
  NATURALIZE?
• Ans Yes. If you provide proof that you have
  already changed your name according the legal
  requirement of a person living in your state. Or
  if you are going to take the Oath of Allegiance
  of a Naturalization ceremony that is held in
  court, you may ask the court to change your name.
  if the court grants your request, your new name
  will appear in your certificate of
  Naturalization.

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Que WHAT CAN I DO IF MY APPLICATION FOR
NATURALIZATION IS DENIED? Ans You will need to
address and revisit the reasons given
accordingly, then you may reapply, but you will
need to complete a new application form on the
portal and pay the fees again. All previously
required documents will still be provided. Que
WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY CERTIFICATE OF
NATURALIZATION? Ans If a naturalized citizen
lose his/her certificate, he/she can apply for
Certified True Copy (CTC) with proof of loss
(Police Report) and pay the necessary fees. Que
WHO IS A NIGERIAN ? Ans Subject to the
provisions of section 28 of the Constitution,
every person born in Nigeria after the date of
Independence (October 1st 1960), either of whose
parents or any of whose grandparents belongs or
belonged to a community indigenous to
Nigeria 1) Provided that a person shall not
become a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of this
section if neither of his parents nor any of his
grandparents was born in Nigeria. Or, 2) Every
person born outside Nigeria either of whose
parents is a citizen of Nigeria.
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Que WHAT IS RENUNCIATION OF NIGERIAN
CITIZENSHIP? Ans According to section 29 of
Nigerian constitution, this is a facility given
to Nigerian citizen who wants to take up
citizenship of another nationality. Que CAN I
CONTACT MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF
CITIZENSHIP AND BUSINESS TO CHECK ON THE STATUS
OF MY APPLICATION? Ans No. Please check your
status online. Once your application is approved
or rejected, a message will be sent to your
registered phone number and email address. Que
I ENTERED ONE OR MORE OF MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
INCORRECTLY. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Ans Applicants
are advised to ensure that the information
provided is correct before submitting their
application. If you submitted incorrect
information, contact us at Info_at_ecitibiz.interior.
gov.ng or call 234 (0) 908 5899991 or 234 (0)
908 589 9992 if need be.
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Que I HAVE COMPLETED MY APPLICATION AND MADE
PAYMENT BUT THERE IS NO EMAIL OR PHONE
CONFIRMATION STATING WHETHER IT IS SUCCESSFUL OR
NOT. WHAT DO I DO? Ans In case you do not
receive any confirmation email from us, Please
check your SPAM or JUNK mail folder before
contacting us. If you still dont get the
confirmation email, Please contact us
at info_at_ecitibiz.interior.gov.ng or Call 234 (0)
908 589 9991 or 234 (0) 908 589 9992. Que DO I
GET A REFUND IF MY APPLICATION IS REJECTED? Ans
Payment of the processing fee does not guarantee
approval of the service you are applying for.
Unfortunately, we are not able to refund as we
have clearly stated in our Terms
Conditions. Que WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME FOR
ALL THE SERVICES? Ans Under normal
circumstance, processing can take up to 7days,
though it can be earlier. Therefore it is
advisable to apply early.
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