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NIS moves against fake expatriate engineers, others in Abia
Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Abia State Command, says it has taken steps to curb the activities of unqualified foreign workers who are masquerading as professional engineers in the state. According to the NIS, a tight scrutiny on the expatriates would be launched in the State, in collaboration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering […]
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, […]
Immigration plans digital passport renewal for Nigerians abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the launch of a phased, contactless passport renewal system, set to begin in Canada on November 1, 2024. This new system allows Nigerians to renew their passports online, greatly reducing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The NIS shared the announcement on Wednesday through a video posted […]
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 […]
Immigration officer jailed 7 years for Passport fraud
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja has sentenced an immigration officer, Quadri Adeyinka, to seven years imprisonment for passport fraud. Adeyinka was arraigned on four counts of gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage, and cheating, which contravened the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and the Penal Code Act. The court […]
Nigeria to Launch Home Delivery of Passports in June
Nigerians will soon be able to receive their passports without visiting immigration offices, as the home delivery service is set to begin in June. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this development on Friday during an inspection of the electronic gates at the new terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo explained […]