Immigration
Step-by-Step guide to apply for 2025 Civil Defence, Immigration, Correctional and Fire Service recruitment
The Federal Government has officially opened the 2025 recruitment exercise for four major paramilitary agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the board confirmed that recruitment will cover the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigeria […]
‘I’ve been arrested by Nigerian immigration’ — Bobrisky cries out
Bobrisky, the controversial crossdresser, says immigration authorities have “arrested” her in Nigeria. The social media celebrity took to Instagram on Tuesday to break the news. She also claimed to be unaware of the reason behind her arrest. “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o,” she wrote. […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Immigration CG
President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. Tinubu appointed Nandap as Comptroller-General on March […]
Immigration not recruiting, says spokesperson
Nigeria Immigration Service has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment advertisements, saying no recruitment is currently ongoing. A statement by the NIS Spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi on Friday in Abuja said that recruitments were conducted in a transparent, free, and merit-based manner. Mr Akinlabi said that vacancies were advertised through the NIS website, official government channels, […]
Report: Trump to end US birthright citizenship as part of immigration crackdown
Donald Trump, United States president-elect, is reportedly planning to scrap privileges of birthright citizenship for children whose parents lack legal immigration status. The move is said to be among the 10 executive actions on his first day in office aimed at reshaping federal immigration and border policy. “The federal government will not recognize automatic birthright […]
BREAKING: Sowore barred from leaving Nigeria by Immigration Service
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, has revealed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has placed him on a watchlist, preventing him from leaving the country. Sowore shared this information via a statement and video on X.com on Friday. His words, “The Nigerian Immigration Service continues […]
Immigration launches contactless biometric passport capture
In a landmark development, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a new contactless biometric capture system, which will transform the passport application process. This innovative technology allows applicants to seamlessly complete the process from the comfort of their homes or workplaces using their mobile devices. Speaking at the unveiling event yesterday, Comptroller General of […]
FG clears 1,330 NIS retirees 17-year severance allowance
The Federal Government has cleared the 17-year outstanding severance allowances of 1,330 officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service who retired between 2006 and 2007. At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Mr. Dasuki Arabi announced that 885 officers had been verified and paid their outstanding benefits after […]
FG installs 30-second biometric gates for Immigration at Airports
In line with international standards and best practices, the federal government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. When inaugurated, it would provide […]
Immigration arrests 12 human traffickers, rescue 522 victims
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has reported the arrest of 12 individuals involved in smuggling operations in 2023. The apprehended suspects were responsible for the trafficking of 522 victims, who have now been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The Comptroller General of Immigration, Caroline Wuraola-Adepoju, made […]