By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA

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

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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.

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