CBN amends forex rates for Customs duty on importation
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reviewed the formula for fixing foreign exchange rates for Customs duty on […]
Nigeria Immigration Service
Bandits kill 2 immigration officers in Kebbi
By HARUNA AHMED, Birnin Kebbi – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the Killing of two of its personnel by armed bandits in Kebbi […]
Our plan is for all Nigerians to have international passport – NIS
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that all Nigeriansp are expected to have international passport as a means of identification, both within and outside […]
NIS begins training of Immigration officers on automated passport application process
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the commencement of training for Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers […]
NIS warns students, traders against irregular migration
The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) on Friday embarked on a rally to sensitise students of a secondary school and university as well as […]
Nigeria Immigration Service arrests 522 human traffickers, victims
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested no fewer than 522 human traffickers and their victims in 2023, the Comptroller General, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, […]
Interior Minister decorates Immigration Service’s new C-G, 6 others
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo decorated the new Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola, with her new rank on […]
NIS to open more passport service points in UK, USA, others – CG
The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has said that the service would open more passport service points to meet the […]
Passport applicants allege massive extortion by NIS officials in Abuja
Some Nigerians who applied for international passports have accused personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Abuja passport office, of massive extortion. The passport […]
Immigration clears 60,000 passport backlog in 4 days – Minister
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed the clearance of about 60,000 passport backlog in four days out of over 200,000 pending […]
NIS warns applicants against fraudulent recruitment invitation letters
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the general public especially applicants to be weary of fraudulent invitation letters […]
NIS boss warns girls on dangers of irregular migration
The Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has warned parents and girls to be wary of irregular migration which had claimed the […]
Why there’s delay in passport issuances – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has blamed discrepancies in National Identification Number (NIN) and the name filled in passport forms for delays in procuring passports […]
NIS to tighten security at blue borders – Ag Comptroller General
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to tighten the security of all marine borders across the country. The Acting Comptroller General of the […]
Nigeria Immigration Service to celebrate 60 years of existence
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has planned to celebrate 60 years anniversary of its existence on Aug. 1 and 2, with some lined up activities […]
Passport reforms: Nigeria Immigration Service redeploys 15 comptrollers
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mrs Caroline Adepoju has approved the immediate reposting of 15 […]
Nigeria Immigration Service promotes 7,000 personnel, redeploys 12 comptrollers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has promoted 7,000 of its personnel to their new ranks. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public […]
Recruitment: NSCDC, Immigration release names of shortlisted candidates
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released names of successful candidates for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
Passport: 80 officers on trial for extortion, 8 others dismissed – NIS
No fewer than 80 officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have gone on trial for indulging in collection of illegal fees for […]
NIS hands over 4 Libya- bound victims of trafficking to NAPTIP in Kebbi
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi has handed over four arrested Libya-bound victims from Lagos State, to the National Agency for the Prohibition of […]