Nigerian Couples Pay FG N2.4bn To Wed

Couple after wedding at Federal Marriage Registry, Ikoyi, recently. Photo Source: courtesy Federal Marriage Registry Facebook page

By Bukola Kayode

The Minister for Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said the Federal Government earned N4.2 billion from couples who wedded in government registries.

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji- Ojo, Minister for Interior

Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure at a media briefing in Abuja. He also announced that the ministry recorded over N3.2 billion in revenue from expatriate quota applications, marking a 150% increase in overall revenue.

The minister spoke on other aspects of his ministry’s operation further revealing that 828 foreigners were repatriated from Nigeria in 2024. While he did not specify their offences, he confirmed that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) carried out the deportations.

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