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Allow Nigerians with expired passports to return home – Aregbesola orders NIS

Moses Omorogieva Jul 14, 2022 0

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to allow Nigerians in diaspora to return to Nigeria with their expired International Passports. Aregbesola gave the directive on Wednesday,…

Features

Visibly angry NIS lawyer tackles senior colleague in court over Odili’s passport saga

John Ogunsemore Feb 7, 2022 0

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, vacated the order made against the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) lawyer, Jimoh Adamu, over his alleged refusal to appear before it. Justice Inyang Ekwo also vacated the Dec. 21, 2021 order…

Security

Insecurity: Identifying overstaying foreigners from Niger Republic difficult – Masari

John Ogunsemore Jun 22, 2021 0

The Governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari, has said it would be difficult for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to identify citizens of Niger Republic resident in the state that have overstayed in Nigeria. He stated this while expressing…

News

Why we suspended issuance of new passports – FG

John Ogunsemore May 18, 2021 0

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…

News

NIS warns Nigerians against fake marriages with foreigners

Philomina Attah Mar 31, 2021 0

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has warned Nigerians against contracting fake marriages with foreigners. Babandede, who handed the warning at a briefing with newsmen in Abuja, on…

Features

NDLEA will use immigration database to track drug barons worldwide – Marwa

Ibironke Ariyo Mar 22, 2021 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday said it would use the database of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to track drug barons and traffickers anywhere in the world. A statement from the NDLEA quoted the …

Travel

Immigration boss directs personnel to watch 100 passengers banned by FG

John Ogunsemore Jan 5, 2021 0

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…

Travel

Immigration: We’ve Obeyed Buhari’s Directive On Border Reopening

Philomena Attah Dec 18, 2020 0

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…

Features

Passport of #EndSARS Frontliner, Modupe Odele has Been Released

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 9, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reportedly released the earlier seized passport of #EndSARS promoter, Modupe Odele today Monday, 9th of November, 2020. Modupe made this known through a tweet. Odele tweeted saying, "Passport…

Security

Immigration CG Urge Officers To Avoid Image Tarnishing Indulgences

Aderogba George Oct 30, 2020 0

The Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has told officers of the service to avoid issues capable of tarnishing the image of the service. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Nadal Pessimistic Over…

Security

NIS Promotes More Than 8,000 Personnel In Zone A Offices

Bukky Adetoye Oct 7, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has promoted 8,899 personnel working in its Lagos state zone ‘A’ offices. Speaking at the graduation and decoration ceremony of the personnel on Wednesday in Lagos, the Comptroller-General of…

Security

NIS Set To Deploy 2,000 Special Force In Northwest To Restore Sanity

Muhammad Nur Tijani Sep 28, 2020 0

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), on Monday says it will deploy 2,000 Special Force in the Northwest to restore peace and security in the region.‎ ‎The Comptroller General, Mr Muhammad Babandede, stated this during the passing out…

Government

NIS Warns Nigerians To Desist From Use of fake, Stolen Travel Document

Ibironke Ariyo Sep 9, 2020 0

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede has warned Nigerians to desist from using fake, altered, invalidated, withdrawn, stolen and lost travel documents. Babandede, who gave the…

News

Digital Identification Will Fast Track Issuance Of Facilities — NIS

Ibironke Ariyo Aug 14, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has said that digital identification would fast track issuance of its facilities across the country. SEE ALSO: First Anniversary of Buhari's Second Term to be ‘low-key’ – Presidency The Service’s…

Metro

NIS Boss Orders Prosecution Of Man Caught With Multiple Standard Passports

Ibironke Ariyo Aug 11, 2020 0

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Muhammad Babandede, has ordered the prosecution of an irregular Cameroonian migrant, Kouaha Dieudonne, 42, who was caught with multiple standard passports. SEE ALSO: Why…

Security

Irregular Cameroonian Migrant Arrested By NIS In Cross River State

George Odok Aug 10, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Cross River command, has arrested an irregular Cameroonian migrant, Kouaha Dieudonne, 42, with seven multiple standard passports. SEE ALSO: Unknown Gunmen Abduct Four Chinese Nationals, Kill Police…

Health

Immigration Stops 58 UK-bound Nigerian Doctors at Lagos Airport

Ibironke Ariyo Jul 10, 2020 0

Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, has refused departure of 58 Nigerian doctors. SEE ALSO: NGO Donates COVID-19 Preventive Materials To NUJ, FRCN In Abuja…

Aviation

NIS, NCAA Partners To Ensure Easy Passenger Clearance At Airports

Ibironke Ariyo Jun 11, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are partnering to ensure that all agencies of government at the airports work together to facilitate easy and seamless passenger clearance without …

Health

NIS Hands Over Seized Drug to NAFDAC in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Apr 25, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) on Saturday in Yola handed over 23 packages of siezed Diazapam, a dangerous drug, to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). SEE ALSO: Immigration CG reveals only…

Gist

Immigration queries sexy female officers for #BopDaddyChallenge

John Ogunsemore Apr 20, 2020 0

Some female officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) may have got themselves into trouble by partaking in the viral #BopDaddyChallenge. The five ladies had appeared in the video challenge which involves appearing in two shots…

Security

Border Closure: NIS enforces Compliance to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus

Ibironke Ariyo Mar 24, 2020 0

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede has ordered total compliance with the Federal Government’s directive on international flights restriction into Nigeria and subsequent closure of all land…

News

Institute reduces surveyors’ fee by N20, 000 per plot in Enugu

Ifeoma Aka Mar 16, 2020 0

The Nigeria Institute of Surveyor (NIS), Enugu State Chapter has resolved to reduce its fee for a plot of land in the state by N20, 000. SEE ALSO: Medical outreach: 5,000 Patients get Free Treatment in Adamawa Mr Ibenaku Onoh, Chairman,…

Security

Immigration service debunks Bribery allegation video

Ibironke Ariyo Feb 27, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied conflicting video and reports trending on media over bribery allegations by its officials. SEE ALSO: 2019: 700 Voter Cards Recovered from Foreigners by Immigration Service The Service…

Government

NIS Receives Gambian Immigration for Mentoring

Bukola Adetoye Feb 24, 2020 0

The Comptroller- General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Muhammad Babandede has received the officials of the Gambian Immigration Department for mentoring. NIS spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Immigration ( DCI)…

Government

Visa on Arrival: NIS advises Investors to take Advantage to Improve Migration

Ibironke Ariyo Jan 23, 2020 0

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has called on genuine investors to take advantage of the visa on arrival policy to improve migration. SEE ALSO: 40-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly…

Government

NIS Inaugurates Central Store at Headquarters

Ibironke Ariyo Jan 17, 2020 0

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has inaugurated its central store to enhance its storage and securing of its service products and property. Mr Sunday James, Nigeria Immigration Service spokesman, in a statement made…

Government

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): Tasks Stakeholders to Curb Smuggling of Migrants, Trafficking

Ibironke Ariyo Dec 11, 2019 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called on all levels of government and other stakeholders to collaborate to end Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) and Trafficking In Persons (TIP). The Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad…

Government

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Commence E-Registration of Immigrants

Ugonne Uzoma Nov 25, 2019 0

Mr David Ringshum, the Comptroller, Imo Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has advised irregular migrants to register during the oncoming Migrant e-Registration scheduled to start in the state on Nov. 26. …

News

NIS to deploy proactive strategies to tackle challenges of modern migration

deborah.coker Oct 27, 2019 0

The Nigerian Immigration Service says it will deploy proactive strategies and sustainable reforms to contain the challenges of modern migration. This was contained in the communique issued on Saturday at the end of the…

Government

Free e-registration for immigrants at airports – Nigerian Immigration Service

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 7, 2019 0

The Nigerian Immigration Service has issued a 90-day ultimatum to all illegal immigrants to register with the service or get deported. The Comptroller General of NIS Mr. Muhammed Babandede issued the warning on Friday in a statement…

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