Tag: NIS
Passport Applicants Allege Extensive Extortion by Nigerian Immigration Service Officials in...
Abuja, Nigeria - Applicants seeking international passports in Abuja have leveled serious accusations against personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), alleging widespread extortion...
NIS strengthening E-border management for effective security – Jere
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) said it would continue to strengthen E-border management and improve staff welfare for effective security across the country.
The Comptroller...
2023 election: Borno Govt, NIS partner on enhancing border surveillance, control
The Borno Government is to partner with the the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance border surveillance and control ahead of the forthcoming general election.
The...
We’ve 180 uncollected passports in Kwara – Immigration Controller
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says there are 180 uncollected International passports in its Ilorin office.
The Controller of NIS in Kwara, Mr Aminu Shamsuddin,...
NIS dismisses 4 personnel, demotes 14
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed four personnel and demoted 14 others for various offences.
A statement issued by the Spokesperson of the service,...
NIS issues 5,600 passports, repatriates 79 illegal migrants in Oyo
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),Oyo State Command, says no fewer than 5,600 passports has been issued and 79 illegal migrants repatriated by the command...
Yuletide: NIS opens passport desks at airports for diasporans
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Isa Jere has directed the immediate opening of passport desks in all international airports in the country...
NIS hands over Libya-bound 17-yr-old-girl to NAPTIP
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons and Other Related Matters, a...
Customs command in Sokoto generates N2.3b revenue in 2021
The Nigeria Customs Service (NIS), Sokoto, Zamfara Command generated N2.3 billion revenue in 2021.
Comptroller Abdulhameed Ma’aji, the Command’s Controller, made this known in an...
Jailbreak: NCoS sets up special security team for custodial facilities
The Nigerian Correctional Service has set up a special security team to strengthen security around Custodial centres across the country.
This is contained in a statement...
NIS trains image makers on effective communication strategies
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the training of its image makers on effective communication strategies to prevent the smuggling of migrants.
The two-day...
Desist from illegal migration, NGO urges youths
An NGO, Re-educating Africans on the Risks and Dangers of Unplanned Journey Abroad (RARDUJA), has urged Nigerian youths to desist from illegal migration.
Managing Director...
3,000 passports ready for collection at Ikoyi Passport Office – Official
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ikoyi Passport Office, Lagos, says 3,000 passports are ready for collection.
Deputy Controller, Mr. Ibrahim Liman and Passport Control Officer...
NIS CG orders clearance of backlog of passport applicatiins in Ikoyi
Mr. Idris Jere, acting Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered its Special Task Force Team to clear backlog of passport applications in Ikoyi,...
NIS investigates bribery allegation at border check points
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is to investigate the allegation of bribery against it personnel along the Nation’s borders.
The Public Relations Officer of NIS,...
Pastor, 4 others arrested for human trafficking
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Oyo State says it has arrested a cleric, Olufemi Timothy, and four others for allegedly engaging in child...
