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- 11 Jun 2024
Immigration Service to Unveil User-Friendly eVisa Channel
Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled plans, to inaugurate a more accessible e-visa application channel for short visits in line with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. Te new channel will…
- 9 Jul 2019
Paradigm Initiative Calls Out Nigerian Immigration for Privacy Rights Violation
Paradigm Initiative, Pan-African Digital Rights organisation has written to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, demanding compensation for Ewohime Jeffrey Apkovweta, Nigerian…
- 15 Dec 2015
LASRRA to Partner Relevant Organisations on Biometrics
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) is to partner the Nigerian Immigration Service and other relevant organizations on biometric identification (which is, using human features such…
- 4 May 2026
NIS Warns Nigerians against Fraudulent Passport Payment Platforms
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians against patronising fraudulent platforms for passport payments, while dismissing claims of third-party involvement in its application process.…
- 20 Aug 2015
Heads to Roll @ NIS over Nigerian Visa to ISIS Chief
Top officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), including Mr. David Parrandang, Comptroller General, are in trouble for providing relevant Nigerian travel documents to Ahmed Al Assir, ISIS…
- 17 Jun 2017
Executive Order: 6 Agencies to Interface with Passengers at Airports- FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listed the six agencies approved to interface with passengers at the country’s airports henceforth. In a Public Notice issued, FAAN informed…
- 17 Aug 2020
Reps Fume as Foreign Partners Pocket N72Bn NIS Revenue
House of Representatives Committee on Finance has asked Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to explain how some N72billion of over N80billion generated from the issuance of international passports and…
- 9 Jun 2023
NIPOST Partners NIS to Reduce Delays in Passport Collection
In an effort to speed up passport collection duration, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) claims it is collaborating with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Adeyemi Adepoju, the Postmaster…
- 6 Aug 2024
FG Freezes Accounts of #EndBadGovernance Sponsors, Places Them on Watchlist
Authorities from the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) have added sponsors of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest to their watchlist. At a press briefing at Defence Headquarters in…
- 20 Jan 2016
NIPOST Seizes N84Bn in Foreign Currencies
Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) intercepted financial instruments worth over N83. 9 billion in foreign currencies meant for illegal transfers from January to December, 2015, according to Mr Enoch…
- 4 Mar 2024
NITDA Unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital…
- 17 Jul 2026
EFCC Busts NIS Visa Overstay Racket, Uncovers N700m in an Account
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an alleged multi-billion-naira visa overstay racketeering network within the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), with at least five…
- 13 Mar 2019
NIMC, NIS Set to Enforce NIN Enhanced New 10-Year e-Passports
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have resolved to commence enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN) on the new enhanced 10…
- 6 Apr 2019
NIMC, NIS Ready to Enforce NIN on the New Enhanced e-Passports
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have resolved to commence enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN) on the new enhanced 10…
- 22 Nov 2018
Visa on Arrival Will Boost Inbound Tourism Revenue - Jumia MD
The managing director of Jumia's hotel and flight marketplace, Omolara Adagunodo has urged the federal government through the Nigerian Immigration Service to extend visa on arrival (VOA) to…
- 27 Aug 2015
Breaking News: Buhari Appoints SGF, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments of Babachir David Lawal as secretary to the Government of the Federation and Abba Kyari, as his chief of Staff Others are Col.…
- 31 Jul 2014
Jonathan Launches New 64-Page E-Passport
President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Nigerian Immigration officials to improve on their services to visitors and travellers at the airports, as they represent the first image of the…
- 7 Feb 2024
Again, QNET Discredits Individuals Who Misuse Its Name for Illegal Activities
QNET has recently become aware of certain individuals who claim to be Independent Representatives (IRs) of QNET and have been apprehended by regulatory authorities in Nigeria. These individuals,…
- 28 Aug 2025
FG Hikes Passport Fees Commencing September 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service…
- 11 May 2025
CFUIS Expands to Nigeria, Boosting U.S. Immigration and Business Opportunities
Center for U.S. Immigration Services (CFUIS), a premier legal firm specializing in U.S. immigration law and global mobility, has officially launched operations in Nigeria—marking a strategic move to…
- 2 Oct 2024
Galaxy Backbone, KOICA Deepen Collaboration to Strengthen Government to Citizen Engagement Through Government Service Portal
Galaxy Backbone, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), yesterday hosted a high-level engagement workshop with the 12 key government agencies that will drive the…
- 9 Nov 2025
Nigeria to Unveil Single-Entry Emergency Passport for Citizens Abroad
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is developing a Single-Entry Emergency Travel Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). STEP will aid stranded Nigerians abroad;…
- 14 Jun 2018
Senate Orders Immediate Deportation of Samsung MD/CEO
The Senate has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), to deport Mr Young Ho Jo, the Managing Director of SAMSUNG back to South Korea for allegedly coming into the country without proper…
- 19 Oct 2025
FG Deport 192 Foreign Nationals Convicted of Cybercrimes
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has in collaboration with other agencies deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related…
- 10 Jun 2025
CDCFIB Warns against Recruitment Racketeers
Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned job seekers to be wary of fraudsters circulating inappropriate recruitment information. The warning came against…
- 4 Aug 2008
NIS, NPS: 370,000 Applicants Jostle for 7,000 Openings, -Abbe
Major-General Godwin Abbe (Rtd), Minister of Interior, has announced that over 370,000 applicants turned up for just 7,000 vacancies while 43 others died nationwide during the recently concluded the…
- 12 Jan 2023
NIS Flags off Abeokuta Passport Office Construction, Opens Kano Front Office
As part of ongoing measures to raise the bar of efficiency in passport operations in the country, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has flagged off the construction of the proposed Abeokuta…
- 15 Oct 2018
Nigerian Passport to Carry 10-year Validity as from December –NIS
Mr. Mohammed Babandede, comptroller-general, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that the issuance of Nigerian passport with 10-year validity will commence in December 2018. Babandede…
- 27 Nov 2014
NIMC Urged to Issue National e-ID Cards to Women, Bags Award
Dame Patience Jonathan, the first Lady, has urged the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that all Nigerian women get enrolled into the National Identity Database, and also…
- 27 Jun 2018
About 30.5m Nigerians now have Identity Numbers – NIMC
Engr Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has placed the number of Nigerians with the National Identity Number (NIN) at 30.5million. The…