Nigerian immigration service (NIS)
Nigeria to End visa-on-arrival policy by April Amid Security Threats
Nigeria to Phase Out Visa-on-Arrival Policy Over Security Concerns
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its decision to eliminate the visa-on-arrival policy, labeling it as “unsustainable” and a potential security threat. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Federal Government Increases Nigerian Passport Fees Effective September 1
The Federal Government has announced a hike in the fees for Nigerian passports, effective from September 1, 2024. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesman, DCI Kenneth Udo, confirmed this development on Wednesday, citing the need to maintain … Continue Reading
66 Trafficked Nigerians Rescued from Ghana
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana, following a collaborative effort with the Ghanaian government.
The returnees, comprising 59 women, including children, and seven young men, arrived at … Continue Reading
EFCC arrests Immigration officer over N800k job scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured significant victories in its fight against fraud and corruption in Nigeria, with two high-profile cases resulting in convictions and sentencing.
In the first case, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, an immigration officer, was … Continue Reading