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Nigeria Immigration Reopens Passport Application Portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service, on Tuesday, announced the reopening of the passport application and payment portal effective June 8.
The Assistant Comptroller for Immigration Service, Amos Okpu, who disclosed this in a statement, said…
FG extends new passport regime by 1 week
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has extended the commencement of the new passport regime earlier scheduled for June 1 by one week.
Spokesperson for the agency, Mr Amos Okpu, made this…
Why we suspended issuance of new passports – FG
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has announced the suspension of receiving and processing of all fresh passport applications nationwide until June 1.
Babandede, while briefing newsmen on…
U.S. State Department Eases Travel Advisories For UK, Israel
The US State Department, on Monday, eased travel advisory ratings for the UK and Israel.
The change comes a month after officials raised both countries to the highest warning level due to Covid-19 concerns.
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South Africa To Introduce New E-Visas This Year
South Africa, Department of Home Affairs, last week, says that it plans to extend its e-visa programme to a number of countries in 2021 in a potential boost for the tourism industry.
Presenting this to parliament, the department said…
UAE On Travel ‘Red List’ Is Disappointing for Families, Says Emirati Envoy To UK
Passengers arriving from red list countries, including the UAE, are required to quarantine at a government-mandated hotel for 10 days at a cost of £1,750 (Dh8,982.95) per adult.
China, US and Middle East Lead Hospitality Recovery – Report
Reports from hospitality data analysts STR, on hotel occupancy has shown that China, the US and Middle East are leading the global recovery in hospitality with Europe and Asia way behind.
According to the report, hotel occupancy are…
Passport Issuance Resumes May 31 –Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday, said the Nigeria Immigration Service was working to ensure all outstanding passport applications were issued by May 31.
Aregbesola disclosed this during a virtual inaugural…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates 9-Member Committee to Boost Entertainment & Tourism
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, inaugurated a Committee Chaired by veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, to boost tourism and entertainment in the state.
Inaugurating the committe at the Lagos House in Marina,…
Britain to Reopen Foreign Holidays to Just A Handful of Countries
Just 12 countries and territories made the so-called "green list". They include Portugal, Israel, New Zealand, Australia and the tiny Faroe Islands.
Reps task Interior ministry, NIS on prompt issuance of Passports
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service to, within 72 hours, issue passports to Nigerians who had fulfilled all the requirements.
This was sequel to the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Ugonna…
UK govt replies FG over asylum to IPOB, MASSOB members
The Government of the United Kingdom says it has a duty to examine all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals on their individual merits in accordance with its international obligations.
The UK government stated this in…
New York officials laud contributions of Nigerians to city’s development
Some elected New York officials at the weekend lauded the contributions of the Nigerian community to the development of the city.
They spoke during a farewell party organised by the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) in…
“It’s a scam” – US Embassy warns Nigerians against new work visa promise
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has distanced itself from a press release promising a set of Nigerian professionals work visas in the US upon payment of some prescribed fees.
The embassy issued the denial in a tweet it shared on…
Asylum seekers won’t be welcome in US unless… – Biden
Majority of migrants crossing the border with the U.S. are immediately sent back, so the better option for them would be to apply for asylum from home countries and check whether they qualify before coming over.
U.S. President Joe Biden…
Bahamas Resort Offers Free Stay, Private Jet Ride For Guests Who Test Positive For COVID-19
A hotel in Bahamas, chain Baha Mar is reportedly giving away free stays or private jet rides homes to guests who test positive for covid-19.
According to the hotel, the offer is to encourage guests to take on-site rapid COVID-19 testing.…
‘Security unpredictable in Nigeria; avoid non-essential travel’ – Canada warns…
Canada has warned its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to "unpredictable" security.
This was disclosed in a travel advisory published on the Canadian government's website on Monday.
"Avoid non-essential travel to…
Why FG, states stopped sponsoring pilgrims to Mecca, Jerusalem – Ekiti deputy gov
The Ekiti State Government has advocated more private sponsorship of pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem, following the government’s withdrawal from bankrolling the activity, according to remarks by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi.…
Immigration boss directs personnel to watch 100 passengers banned by FG
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede has directed relevant formations to enforce temporary travel restriction by the federal government on 100 COVID-19 safety protocol defaulting passengers.
According…
Austrian town called “Fucking” changes name
An Upper Austria town called "Fucking" has officially changed its name, which it has used for more than 900 years.
The town lies north of Salzburg near the German border and is believed to have been founded by a Bavarian nobleman called…
Immigration: We’ve Obeyed Buhari’s Directive On Border Reopening
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has complied with the Federal Government’s directive on reopening of land borders in the country.
This is contained in a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James…
U.S. removes reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians
The United States government has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fees for the non-immigrant visa categories or any visa class for Nigerian nationals effective from Dec. 3.
The Public Affairs Department of the U.S. Embassy in…
US excludes Nigeria from $15,000 visa bond pilot programme
The United States mission in Nigeria says Nigeria is not included in the visa bond pilot programme which was issued by the outgoing President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday.
In a statement, the U.S. mission said that the limited…
EXPLAINED: Implications of UAE’s new laws on alcohol, suicide, rape, others
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has relaxed its Islamic personal laws in a major overhaul to further consolidate what it called “tolerance principles”.
The new laws decriminalise alcohol and suicide but criminalises…
China bars Nigerians, Brits, others from country
China has temporarily suspended entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid visas or residence permits.
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria announced this in a statement on Thursday, citing COVID-19 pandemic.…
UK reopens visa application centres after #EndSARS unrest
The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria has reopened its visa application centres in Nigeria.
The centres had been temporarily closed on Thursday after hoodlums hijacked the peaceful EndSARS protests, causing mayhem across Nigeria.…
JUST IN: US Closes Consulate General In Lagos As Violence Rocks EndSARS Protests
The United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has shut its Consulate General in Lagos over violent clashes in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement titled, "Message for American Citizens – Demonstration Alert" shared on the Mission's…
Canada denying Nigerians visas unfairly – Envoy
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada, Amb. Adeyinka Asekun, says the host country is unfairly denying a lot of Nigerians visas including students.
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Asekun stated this during a…
Foreign nationals holding valid visas can enter China from Sept 28 – Embassy
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration has issued new guidelines in view of the COVID-19 situation to ensure epidemic prevention and control.
The Embassy of China in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement…
Twitter influencer gives brutal review of Obudu Cattle Ranch
The Cross River State Government and management of Obudu Cattle Ranch will not be happy with a frank review of the tourist site given by a Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke.
Adegoke, who tweets from @UnclePamlerin, narrated his…