FESTACÂ Passport office issues 114,000 e-passports in 6 months – official
June 2, 2021 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), FESTAC Passport Office in Lagos State, has issued more than 114,000 e-passports since its inauguration in December 2020. Mrs. Adeola Adesokan, the…
NIS says 230,500 new passports produced, extends new regime by 1 week
June 2, 2021 The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has extended the commencement of the new Passport regime earlier scheduled for June 1 by one week. Spokesperson…
Over 35,000 passports produced as NIS increases production capacity – Babandede
May 27, 2021 The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, says the service has increased its production capacity to beat the May 31 deadline set to clear backlog…
We can’t produce any passport without confirmation of NIN from NIMC – NIS
May 24, 2021 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says that it will require the collaboration of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to clear all passport backlogs before the May…
Passports regime: No prior notification to diaspora Nigerians – NIDO-Qatar decry sudden suspension by NIS
May 19, 2021 Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Qatar, have expressed displeasure over the sudden suspension of issuance of new International Passports and renewal of old ones by the Nigerian…
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 shortlists 6,105 candidates out of 45,323 applicants
May 10, 2021 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has shortlisted 6,105 candidates out of the 45,323 who applied to be enlisted in its 2019/2020 recruitment. Mr. James Sunday, spokesman of…
Maritime stakeholders back FG’s suspension of Bala-Usman
May 7, 2021 Some maritime stakeholders in Lagos, on Friday, backed the Federal Government’s suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), saying it had the right…
Buhari directs Immigration to tighten surveillance, control around Nigeria’s borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve surveillance and control around the nation’s borders. Giving his speech at the virtual commissioning ceremony of the NIS…
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…