NIS to replace ECOWAS travel certificates with biometric cardsÂ
July 26, 2021 The Controller-General of the Immigration Service ( CGIS), Mr Mohammed Babandede, says that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) travel certificates will soon be replaced…
NIS to set up taskforce to clear passport backlogs in Lagos offices – Official
May 19, 2021 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it will set up a taskforce to clear the backlog of passports in the three passport offices in Lagos State. Mr…
NIS boss calls for more border security, emphasises need for better cooperation with neighbouring countries
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Mr. Mohammed Babandede, says the closure of Nigeria’s borders is good for the nation’s security. He said this on Monday during…
FG orders deportation of 10 Egyptians, 7 Sri-Lankans for violating entry conditions, other offencesÂ
The Federal Government has approved the deportation of 10 Egyptians and seven Sri-Lankans with immediate effect. Mr. Sunday James, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), disclosed this in a…
Border closure: All goods through land borders remain banned – NCS boss
Hameed Ali, Customs boss The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col Hameed Ali, says all goods through land borders remain banned with the recent partial border closure…
Nigerian borders will remain closed until we agree on existing protocol of ECOWAS – Ali
Retired Col. Hameed Ali, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says Nigeria’s borders will remain closed until the country and its neighbours agree on existing ECOWAS protocol on movement….
NIS in Lagos airport issued visa on arrival to over 2,000 foreigners in July
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in July issued no fewer than 2,194 visas on arrival to foreigners who arrived through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. A top official of…