The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated, as part of efforts to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes.

With the automation, foreigners will be required to complete the forms online before boarding flights to or from Nigeria.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday, during a joint briefing with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja.

Tunji-Ojo clarified that the new system is free of charge and aimed solely at improving national security and data management.

He explained that the responsibility for coordinating and issuing regulations to airlines lies with the NCAA to handle it, noting that the aim is  to ensure a smooth rollout .