The Federal Government said it generated about N2.4 billion in 2024 from marriage contracts via its marriage registry at the Ministry of Interior.

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a media interface.

According to him, the ministry also generated over N3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications, saying overall, there was a 150 percent increase in revenue generated.

…illegal aliens
Furthermore, the Federal Government also disclosed that it repatriated 828 foreigners to their various countries in 2024.

Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at the media parley in Abuja.

While he did not list their specific offences, he said the repatriation was carried out by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.