Tag: Immigration
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Immigration receives 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana
The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday evening received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana. The 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration at about 4.00.p.m.
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Immigration to unveil user-friendly e-visa channel
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap has announced plans to inaugurate a more accessible e-Visa application channel for short visits in line with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. Nandap said this in her address delivered at the graduation ceremony of the 12th
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Immigration places ex-Gov Yahaya Bello on watchlist
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has placed the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on its watchlist.
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Just in: UK starts e-visa rollout today: no more immigration cards for millions – Details attached
Starting today, millions living in the UK will receive email invitations to sign up for an e-visa account that will replace their physical immigration documents like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs). The move is, according to the Home Office, “a key step in creating a modernised and digital border” that will “boost security and value for…
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Alleged assault: Immigration boss orders investigation
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered investigation into an alleged assault of a journalist, Seun Falomo and personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYSRTMA) by some immigration officers. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap gave the order in a statement
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Why FG should improve working condition of NIS personnel – FCT Comptroller
The Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), FCT Command, Mr Tony Akuneme, says there is need for the Federal Government to improve the working conditions of immigration personnel, including their remuneration and logistics. Akuneme said in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Abuja that there
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Canada to accept fewer temporary residents
Canadian government will decrease the number of temporary residents allowed into the country.
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Immigration board clarifies recruitment exercise
The board of Immigration, Correctional, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Fire Service, says recruitment is ongoing only in the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
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Expert lauds launch, implementation of Expatriate Employment Levy
In a recent development, Dr. Sam Adamson, an esteemed economist, has lauded the government’s decision to implement the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), emphasizing its potential to bolster revenue amidst economic challenges while simultaneously fostering local employment opportunities. He commended the initiative, stating that the revenue generated from the levy would be instrumental in funding critical…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new Immigration Comptroller-General
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nandap, as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,