Tag: NIS
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Nigerians cry out over persistent extortion at airports
Nigerians have cried out over the relentless extortion of travellers at airports by immigration and other security officials, as well as staffers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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FG releases new speedy guidelines to procure passport, set new charges
Following the slow process of procuring international passport by Nigerians in the country, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a new framework agreed upon with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to improve the quality of service, accuracy, and speed of passport services for Nigerians.
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Immigration redeploys 41 senior officers ahead of elections
The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Isah Jere, has approved the immediate reposting of 41 senior officers ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
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Polls: Buhari directs NIS to tighten border security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance border surveillance and control ahead of the forthcoming general election.
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2023 polls: Buhari directs NIS to tighten security around borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to tighten security around the nation’s borders before and after the general elections. Interior minister Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday while inaugurating
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159 Nigerians renounce citizenship as demand for passport soar
The Permanent Secretary (PM) of the Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore has disclosed 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022, the figure Belgore said was higher than the 15 years preceding 2022.
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Immigration fires 4 personnel, demotes 14
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed four personnel and demoted 14 others for various offences.
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Immigration raises alarm on use of ECOWAS travel certificates by human traffickers
T he Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Bayelsa, on Thursday raised the alarm on the increased use of ECOWAS Travel Certificates (ETC) by human traffickers to evade suspicion and arrest. The NIS said it uncovered the new strategy used by human traffickers
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NIS cautions Nigerians against irregular migration
After three Nigerians were rescued after they embarked on a tortuous and deadly journey to Spain, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians against irregular migration.
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NIS identifies 3 concrete reasons Nigerians can relocate abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has identified three (3) concrete reasons for Nigerians to relocate abroad.