Officer Drags NIS to Court Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissal
A dismissed officer, Mutum Likita, has dragged his former employer, Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS), to the National Industrial Court, Abuja, for alleged unlawful termination of appointment. Joined in the suit…
Election: We Will Ensure No Foreigner Votes On Saturday -NIS Official
CG NIS, Mohammed Babandede The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will ensure no foreigner votes during the Saturday Presidential and National Assembly elections. NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday…
Alleged Torture of Some Nigerians in Ghana Unacceptable -FG
The Federal Government has condemned the deportation of 723 Nigerians from Ghana on allegations of cyber crime, prostitution and illegal stay. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement by…
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…
Nigeria to Begin Local Production of e-passports Soon – Dambazau
Minister of Interior, Lt.Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau The Minister of Interior, Lt.Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says Nigeria will soon begin local production of e-passports to conserve foreign exchange. Dambazau, who said…
Surrender PVCs or face Prosecution, NIS Tells Foreigners… Says It Is Serious Offence for Any Foreigner in Nigeria to Possess the PVC or Participate in the 2019 Elections
NIS Boss, Muhammad Babandede The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has advised foreigners resident in Enugu State in possession of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to surrender it voluntarily to the…
NIS is Committed to Combating Illegal Migration of Nigerians – Babandede
CG, NIS, Muhammad Babandede The Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, says the service is committed to combating illegal migration of citizens through unsafe…
Immigration official explains delay of African athletes at Lagos airport
Some African athletes experienced delay at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following their failure to make online payments for their visas on arrival, an official said. The News…