NIS places embargo on capturing, issuance of new passports until May 31
May 18, 2021 The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has placed an embargo on capturing and issuance of passports to applicants from today May 18th till the end of May 2021….
FG approves establishment of 20 new Federal Marriage Registries
May 8, 2021 The Federal Government has approved the establishment of 20 new Federal Marriage Registries and efforts are ongoing to have such replicated in all the state capitals of…
20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi Custodial centre
April 23, 2021 No fewer than 20 inmates have indicated interest to write the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Lagos…
The path of violence can only lead to disaster, we must reject agents of anarchy – Osinbajo
Nigerians must come together and reject the agents of anarchy seeking to cause chaos for their own selfish interests, especially as there are many more who are working tirelessly to…
FG Declares Friday, Monday As Public Holidays To Celebrate Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 2nd, and Monday, April 2021 as public holidays to celebrate Easter. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement in a statement…
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…
Buhari appoints Audi, Nababa to head NSCDC, NCoS respectively
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Ahmed Audi as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Director of Press and Public…
NIS has a role to play in resolving the plight of Nigerian traders in Ghana – NANTS
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) the traders in Ghana were deemed as migrants and, therefore the Nigerian Immigration Service, as part of the Interior ministry, had a role…
FG orders deportation of 10 Egyptians, 7 Sri-Lankans for violating entry conditions, other offences
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 making progress to reverse U.S. visa restrictions but will take ‘enormous resources’ – FG
Overturning a U.S. ban on Nigerians seeking immigrant visas will take “enormous resources”, but the nation is making progress, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday. The President gave an assurance…