Tag: NIS
Nigeria Immigration Service flags fraud in passport payment claims
“The service does not recognise or provide any alternative payment options for passport applications or related services,” he said.
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…