COVID-19: We’re implementing FG’s directive on travel ban — Immigration Boss
The Controller-General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammed Babandede, has said the Service will implement Federal Government’s directive on travel ban for passengers who fail to carry out day-7…
NIS UNVEILS ENHANCED e-PASSPORT REGIME AT ITS FESTAC OFFICE
Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGI), Muhammad Babandede MFR has launched the enhanced e-Passport regime at the FESTAC Passport Office in Lagos. Represented by the Zonal Coordinator of Zone ‘A”…
We have complied with FG’s directive on border re-opening –NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has complied with the Federal Government’s directive on re-opening of four land borders in the country. This is contained in a statement signed…
#EndSARS Lawyer, Activist, Odele Gets Her Passport Back
One of the lawyers who provided legal aid to #EndSARS protesters, Modupe Odele has finally gotten back her passport eight days after it was seized by officials of the Nigerian…
Restriction of movements in some part of the country especially at border posts not related to #EndSARS protest – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has the powers to restrict movement as a border management agency if there is need for that. Mr. Sunday James, the officer in…
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…
Nigeria becomes first African country to uploads stolen, lost travel documents to INTERPOL system – NIS
The Federal Government on Monday said it has uploaded about 150,000 stolen and lost travel documents to the INTERPOL Global System (IPSG) in Lyon, France. This makes Nigeria the first…
NIS boss orders prosecution of Cameroonian man found with multiple standard passports
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Muhammad Babandede, has ordered the prosecution of an irregular Cameroonian migrant, Kouaha Dieudonne, 42, who was caught with multiple standard passports. The…
Reps begins probe into immigration documents of Chinese immigrants in Nigeria
The House of Representatives (Reps) has begun investigation into the immigration documents of Chinese immigrants living in Nigeria. The investigation which began on July 20 in Abuja, is being conducted…
Visa: NIS refuses departure of 58 Nigerian Medical Doctors to the UK
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has refused the departure of 58 Nigerian medical doctors through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos via a chartered flight. The Spokesman…