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- 5 Aug 2026
QNET Denies Links to Ignite, Backs Nigeria Immigration Service Crackdown on Alleged Fraud Syndicate
QNET has denied any association with Ignite following the arrest of 12 individuals by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over alleged fraudulent recruitment, irregular migration and other unlawful…
- 26 Oct 2009
Terrorism: Immigration Service to Screen all e-Passports
The presidency has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to rejig its document examination and recognition procedure, to address the growing concerns of illegal immigration, terrorism and…
- 12 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…
- 12 Feb 2013
Immigrations Mulls Biometrics @ Borders, Airports
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said that it will introduce biometrics technology at borders of the country to check porosity and illegal migration of foreigners. Rilwan Bala Musa, acting…
- 26 Jun 2025
FG, Netherlands Partner on Digital Migration for NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) strengthened bilateral relations with the Netherlands' government through an agreement targeted at improving migration governance and border security. This…
- 23 Oct 2020
NIS Sacks 60 over Bribes
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that at least 60 personnels have been sacked after they were caught receiving or giving bribes. Muhammad Babandede, comptroller general of…
- 7 Mar 2021
NIS Installs Technology to Monitor Borders from Headquarters
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a technology Migration Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS) to enable it monitor the Nigerian borders from its headquarters in Abuja. According…
- 5 Mar 2021
NIS Applauds FMCDE, for its Contribution on Data Command and Control Centre
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commended Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and Agencies it supervises for their immense contributions towards the establishment of the NIS…
- 19 May 2009
EISA Pushes NIS Revenue to N12Bn
Buoyed by the electronic Immigration Service Administration (EISA) platform which allows for the end-to-end automation of the operations and management processes, the Nigeria Immigration Service…
- 16 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…
- 24 Mar 2017
Nigeria Unveils Online Visa-on-Arrival Platform
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a liberalised online Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility to the public, especially foreign investors willing to invest in Nigeria. Muhammad Babandede,…
- 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.…
- 1 Oct 2025
NIS Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Visa Overstayers as Amnesty Window Closes
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a nationwide enforcement operation targeting foreigners who overstayed their visas or violated immigration rules, following the expiration of the…
- 21 Jul 2008
NIS Rolls Out 470,000 e-Passports, Issues Abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that a total of 470,000 e-passports has so far been issued to Nigerians at 22 passports issuing centers across the country. Issuance of same e-passports…
- 5 Mar 2019
NIS Shelves Issuance of ePassport, to Integrate NIN
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has postponed the issuance of the new 10-year enhanced e-passport till April 29, to enable it finalise the integration of the National Identity Number with the new…
- 11 Aug 2021
Digital Transformation: DG NITDA Applauds NIS For Adopting Paperless Operation
Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has applauded Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for launching its Electronic Document…
- 28 Jun 2018
Immigration Halts Controversial $90 Biometric Visa Policy
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has suspended the collection of $90 biometric Visa-On- Arrival policy it introduced about two weeks ago at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. …
- 20 Nov 2014
NIMC, NIS Fine-Tune Vetting of Persons with Questionable Nationality
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have strengthened their partnership for national progress, particularly in the on-going national identity…
- 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…
- 4 Oct 2021
NIS, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration Management
The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has said that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with Chinese mobile technologies giant, Huawei, to provide a digital platform for seamless and…
- 31 Jan 2023
Aregbesola Inaugurates Alimoso Passport Front Office, NIS Lagos Command Building
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos formally inaugurated the Alimoso Passport Front Office established by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in further implementation of…
- 7 Jun 2014
NIS Introduces new Rates for International Passport Aug 1
The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) said it would introduce the recently approved new rates and charges for the procurement of international passport on August 1. Chukwuemeka Obua, Public…
- 5 Jul 2026
NIS Deploys Advanced Surveillance Masts, other Critical Infrastructure to Boost Border Security
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that under the first phase of its e-border solution, surveillance masts equipped with 24-hour thermal and optical monitoring capabilities have been deployed…
- 1 Jun 2016
NIS CG Orders Arrest of ex-Govs, Others over Diplomatic Passports
Mohammad Babandede, new comptroller general of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has ordered the arrest of former governors, ex-ministers and former senators who are still in possession of…
- 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…
- 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;…
- 15 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…
- 16 Jul 2025
FG to Launch Fully Digital Expatriate Residence Permit Application Portal August 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of a fully digital application system for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC). The new online portal,…
- 2 Jan 2024
Minister Slams NIS for asking married women to travel to Abuja for change of name
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior has berated officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for always asking people, especially married women, to go to its headquarters in Abuja to…
- 8 Sept 2015
FG Revokes, Withdraws Ex- Govs’, Ministers, Others Diplomatic Passports
Mr Martin Abeshi, Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Monday revoked all diplomatic passports currently in the possession of former state governors, ministers,…