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New digital platform aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and enhances service delivery for citizens and businesses.
Digital Transformation in Citizenship and Business Services
The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially launched a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Portal, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward e-governance and digital transformation. The platform is part of broader public sector reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, made the announcement over the weekend in Abuja, emphasizing that the digital initiative is designed to improve service delivery, reduce processing time, and ensure a seamless experience for users across the country.
Streamlined Services and Faster Turnaround Times
The newly launched platform provides a centralized digital interface for handling all citizenship and business-related applications. This includes requests for:
- Naturalization and citizenship documentation
- Business permits and expatriate quota applications
- Other administrative services under the purview of the Ministry
According to Dr. Ajani:
“This initiative forms a key part of the Ministry’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.”
Accessing the New Online Platform
Citizens, corporate entities, and stakeholders can access the Online Citizenship and Business Management Portal through the following official channels:
- Ministry of Interior Website: https://interior.gov.ng
- Direct Portal Access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng
- Support & Inquiries: [email protected]
Commitment to Transparency and Service Excellence
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to building a transparent, secure, and user-friendly digital ecosystem for managing citizenship administration and business-related services. The digital transformation aligns with the Federal Government’s larger vision of leveraging technology to streamline governance and enhance public trust.
“This platform is a game changer in how we engage with citizens and corporate users. It sets a new benchmark for service delivery in the public sector,” added Dr. Ajani.
The Ministry encourages all eligible users to take advantage of the new system to experience improved response times and enhanced process integrity.
