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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new structure for standard passport application fees, with the changes set to take effect from September 1, 2025. Under the revised rates, …
Update: Immigration announces N100,000, N200,000 as new passport fees Read More
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new structure for standard passport application fees, with the changes set to take effect from September 1, 2025. The Service’s Public Relations …
Breaking:FG announces new passport application fees Read More
Over 560 personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kano state command, have benefitted from a free one-day medical outreach organised by Els Empowerment Foundation. The exercise, held at the …
Foundation offers free medical care to 560 immigration officers in Kano Read More
Former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, has dismissed a claim by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she cannot transmit Nigerian citizenship to her children …
Ex-Immigration boss refutes Kemi Badenoch’s claim on Nigerian citizenship law Read More
The United States Mission in Lagos has announced the arrival of Rick Swart as the new Consul General. He succeeds JoEllen Gorg, who served in an acting capacity for the …
Rick Swart takes over as U.S. Consul General in Lagos Read More
The Federal Government has granted a two-month extension of amnesty to foreigners who might have overstayed their visas. The expired visa initiative is to enhance compliance with the new visa …
FG extends amnesty for visa overstay Read More
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, in close collaboration with police operatives of the FCT Command, has successfully rescued a Ghanaian, Sammed Iddrisu, …
Police rescue trafficked Ghanaian, warn against immigration scam Read More
The Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has explained her position on immigration control, calling for tougher measures on both legal and illegal migration to ensure fairness for British citizens. Speaking …
Why I called for tougher immigration controls in UK — Kemi Badenoch Read More
Personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Badagry-Seme border area have arrested one Obi Levi Obieze, alias Levi Obu Onyeka, wanted by the Nigeria Police for alleged involvement …
Immigration arrests wanted notorious Enugu native doctor Read More
Trade unions from the continent of Africa, International Labour Organisation as well as private recruitment agencies in a strategic collaboration in Abuja have vowed to bring an end the exploitative …
Migrant workers: Stakeholders collaborate against exploitative recruitment Read More
The Nigerian government has given foreigners with expired visa three months to vacate the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria …
Breaking: Nigerian government issues ultimatum to foreigners with expired visas Read More
When everyone thought that the dark days of slavery were over, many Africans especially Nigerians are still trapped in self-induced modern-day slavery styled ‘japa’ where able-bodied men and women flee …
Japa: Re-enacting dark days of slavery Read More
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it has successfully apprehended fifty-one (51) irregular migrants of Malian origin on Monday, 31st March 2025, in new Nyanya area of Karu Local Government, …
Immigration Service nabs 51 irregular migrants in Nasarawa Read MoreThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reacted to reports of an alleged shooting involving an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Niger state, clarifying that the personnel …
Stray bullet hit NIS officer, Chinese company not involved, Interior minister clarifies Read MoreThe China General Chamber of Commerce has denied reports that a Chinese company operating in Nigeria ordered the shooting of an immigration officer. This was contained in a statement released …
Chinese firm didn’t order shooting of immigration officer – CGCC Read More
The federal government has officially commissioned 162 officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for an intensive training on electronic visa application for foreigners coming to Nigeria. The government is …
FG targets 24-hour e-visa application for foreigners, begins training Read More
The Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) is partnering with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to host its 6th International Conference on …
ISDEVCOM, NAN partner on 6th International Conference Read More
No doubt, the mass exodus of Nigerians caused by ‘Japa’ syndrome has not only led to a significant depletion of skilled and semi-skilled professionals, it is yet to wane. In this …
How Nigeria can overcome ‘Japa’ syndrome Read More
Operatives of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft have nabbed 19 suspected stowaways onboard European vessel MT. Kriti Ruby in Lagos. This was contained in a statement made available by the …
Navy nab 19 suspected stowaways on Europe bound vessel Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his transformative leadership and innovative strides in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The president made the …
Tinubu commissions NIS’s tech complex, commends minister, Nandap Read More
Henley and Partners, a global leading firm in residence and citizenship by investment has revealed that demand for it services from Nigeria to migrate has increased by over 1000% within …
Japa: Demand from Nigeria to migrate has increased by 1000 percent in 3 years – UK firm Read More
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have agreed to partner to reduce impact of extreme weather conditions on migrants. …
Climate change: NiMet, NAPTIP partner to reduce impact of weather on migrants Read More
The Special Assistant to the Minister of Interior on Youth & Student Affairs, Ifon Daniel Samuel, has commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for improving border management and fostering …
BTO centre lauds Tunji-Ojo for efficient border management, transparency Read More
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Monday launched a formal investigation on torn passport incident following the circulation of a video on social media, showing a female traveler destroying a Nigerian Standard …
Woman boasts as NIS launches investigations on torn passport incident at MMIA Read More