Human trafficking: NIS bursts gang at Katsina border, apprehends 28
Comptroller General of NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Border Control at Kongolam, Katsina State, have apprehended 28 persons on the verge of being…
Exercise Swift Response: Border closure remains till January 2020 – FG
President Muhammadu Buhari The Federal Government has extended the duration of the ongoing ‘Exercise Swift Response’ across the nation’s borders till next year. President Muhammadu Buhari approved the extension…
NIS intercepts 2 Nigerien with pistols, electronicsÂ
NIS boss Muhammad Babandede The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has intercepted two Nigerien with pistols, computers and phones at Kongolam border, Katsina. NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James made…
NIS encourages Nigerians get the NIN, says problem on the e-Passport with UAE resolved
The Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has said the enhanced e-passport is acceptable and valid for entering all countries. He gave the reassurance in…
Why we reduced visa charges for US citizens -FG
The Federal Government has approved the reduction of visa charges payable by US citizens in line with the reciprocity policy. This comes after the United States increased the cost of…
e-migrant policy: NIS vows to deport unregistered visitors after amnesty programme ends in Jan. 2020
Comptroller-General of NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned visitors staying in the country to take advantage of the e-migrant policy to register their status….
NIS Begins automated Visa-on-Arrival application
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has migrated to a web-based Visa-on-Arrival application platform. It stated further that cash payments for visa applications has been prohibited, as travelers must present proof…
Immigration Begins Issuance of 64-Page, 10-Year-Validity Passports In Abuja, Lagos To Begin July 8
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has begun the issuance of the new passport booklets with 10-year validity in Abuja. Conducting journalists round the NIS headquarters in Abuja on Monday during…
NIS Postpones Issuance of New 10-Year e-passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has postponed the issuance of the new 10-year enhanced e-passport till April 29, to enable it finalise the integration of the National Identity…
Election: FG Approves Visa Fee Waiver For Accredited Observers
CG NIS, Muhammad Babandede The Federal Government has approved visa fee waiver for accredited observers and monitors of the nation’s upcoming rescheduled general elections. Comptroller-General Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr…