Tag: NIS
Tunji-Ojo excited as NIS ends decentralised passport production after 62 years
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity…
Why we increased Nigerian passport fees – FG
The Federal Government (FG) has defended its decision to increase the cost of Nigerian passports to N100,000 and N200,000.
Nigeria deports 828 foreigners, issues 1.8M passports
On border security, the minister disclosed that the first phase of the e-border solution, covering 40% of Nigeria’s borders, had…
NIS addresses visa-on-arrival application process
The NIS boss assured the public of its firm commitment to continuously ease the process of acquiring Visa-On-Arrival (VOA).
Tinubu appoints Kemi Nandap Comptroller-General of NIS
Before her appointment as Comptroller-General, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate of the Service.
FG promotes 32,361 NIS, NCS, NSCDC, Fire Service officials
Majority of those promoted were, however, from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) which had 21,385 out of…
We will support NIS in easing Passport processing – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Government would collaborate with the NIS to address issues which included the provision of land for…
How Sulaiman Idris was intercepted with 21 Mauritania bound children in Kebbi
Idris was intercepted on Sept. 2 at 1:p.m. in the state as they were about leaving the country to Mauritania…
JUST IN: NIS asks #EndSARS promoter, Odele to come for her seized passport
#EndSARS promoter, Modupe Odele has said the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has asked her to come and pick up her…
BVN requirement for new e-passport not acceptable – Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said Nigeria has failed if her way to check corruption is by requesting Bank Verification…
NIS to partner Edo to end human trafficking, irregular migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has promised to partner Edo State Government in its fight against human trafficking and irregular…
FG releases list of 7 Koreans deported from Nigeria
The Federal Government says it has deported seven nationals of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) back to their country.
Immigration seizes 436 voter cards, 192 National ID slips from foreigners
The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Thursday, said it seized 436 voter cards and 192…
NIS Bans Cash Payments At Passport Offices
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has banned cash payments for passport processing as part of efforts to eliminate corruption at…
NIS Advises Public To Report Corrupt Officials
Muhammad Babandede, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has advised Nigerians to report any corrupt act perpetrated by its…
450 Illegal Immigrants Repatriated From Edo – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday, said it arrested and repatriated no fewer than 450 illegal immigrants from Edo…
Nigerians reassured on availability of passport booklets
Mr Muhammad Babandede, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has reassured Nigerians on availability of passport booklets at…
NIS Unveils “Special Squad” To Tackle Internal Security
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has inaugurated a new security unit called the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to assist in…
NIS Rescues 7 Girls En Route Libya
Seven girls using hijab to disguise themselves and evade arrest were among the 12 persons intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration…
NIS commences massive issuance of international passports
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced massive issuance of international passports to intending travellers to clear the backlog of applications…
NIS Assures Nigerians Of Availability Of Passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured Nigerians of availability of passport booklets at all its passport issuing centres in…
PRO NIS urges Plateau residents to report illegal immigrants
Mr Lipdo Nangwang, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Plateau, has called on Nigerians to promptly report suspicious…
NIS recruitment scam: Abba Moro, others sent to Kuje Prisons
Former Interior Minister, Abba Moro and a deputy director in the Ministry, F. 0. Alayebami were on Monday ordered to…
FG orders withdrawal of diplomatic, official passports from unauthorised persons
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to retrieve forthwith all valid diplomatic and official passports from…
Terrorism: 23,472 citizens stopped from leaving Nigeria – NIS
In its efforts to prevent young Nigerians from being lured into terrorism, prostitution, slavery and other untoward activities abroad by…
Police, NIS, NSCDC To Deploy 11, 040 Personnel To Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A total of 11, 040 combined personnel of the Police, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, and the Nigeria Security…
2015 Election: Immigration boss meets ECOWAS envoy
The Comptroller General of Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, OFR, mni convened a meeting with some embassy officials and leaders…
Human trafficking: NIS arrests cleric, 4 others
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Oyo State says it has arrested a cleric, Olufemi Timothy, and four others for…
Nigeria repatriates 430 illegal foreigners, seizes 20 voters’ cards
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) arrested and repatriated 430 illegal immigrants in Jigawa between January and November this year. The…
Gov. Lamido lauds NIS 64-page e-passport
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Friday commended the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for introducing 64-page e-passport system for frequent…