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NIS apprehends 522 human traffickers, victims

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:03:05 +0000

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested no fewer than 522 human traffickers and their victims in 2023, the Comptroller General, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has said. Adepoju, who made this known while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja on activities lined up to mark the International Migrants Day on Dec. 18, said the traffickers and […]

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Immigration Service receives nine stowaways from The Gambia

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:26:25 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday in Ikeja received nine repatriated Nigerians who attempted to stow away to Europe through The Gambia. Comptroller of the NIS at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Mrs Adesola Adesokan, advised Nigerians against stowing away to Europe. Speaking with newsmen on the development, she described stowing away as […]

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NIS seeks improved working conditions, capacity enhancement

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:12:53 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has appealed to the Senate to approve improved conditions of service, competitive remuneration and regular promotion for personnel of the service. The Acting Comptroller General of the NIS, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, made the appeal during an interactive meeting with Senate Committee on Interior. Adepoju said the NIS conditions of service […]

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We have cleared all uncollected passports in Kwara – Comptroller NlS

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:06:16 +0000

The Kwara Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it had cleared all uncollected international passports at its disposal in Kwara. The State Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller Aminu Shamsuddin confirmed the collection of the passports during an interview in Ilorin on Thursday. Shamsuddin said that there were some applicants who found it difficult to […]

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Immigration lauds FCT Council for donating land to command

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:49:26 +0000

The Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has commended the Bwari Area Council for donating three hectares of land to its FCT Command. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Dr Adedotun Aridegbe, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Adepoju gave the commendation when the Council Chairman, Hon. John […]

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Recruitment: FG releases list of successful applicants into NIS, NSCDC

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:16:48 +0000

The Federal Government has released the list of successful candidates who applied for enlistment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Tuesday […]

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NIS calls for support to tackle illegal migration

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:16:27 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sought the support of Nigerians to tackle illegal migration and trafficking in persons across the country’s borders. Mr Samson Agada, the NIS Comptroller in Jigawa, made the appeal in a remark to commemorate the 60th anniversary of NIS on Wednesday in Dutse. “Despite the numerous successes we have achieved […]

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NIS promotes 7,000 personnel, redeploys 12 comptrollers

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:23:31 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has promoted 7,000 of its personnel to their new ranks. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth Kure, on Wednesday in Abuja. Kure said that the promotions are contained in a letter signed by the Secretary of the Immigration, Civil Defense, Correctional and […]

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97,000 passports uncollected nationwide – NIS

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:54:04 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says about 97,000 passport booklets issued were uncollected in the 36 states nationwide including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Service Public Relations Officer, (SPRO) Comptroller of Immigration, Mr Tony Akuneme said this in an interview on Friday in Abuja. Akuneme said that the service recently found out that Lagos State […]

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NIS tasks personnel to clampdown on gender exploitations at A’Ibom borders

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:29:20 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Akwa Ibom Command, on Wednesday advised its officers and men to clampdown on all forms of sexual exploitation around the border communities in the state. The Comptroller of NIS in the state, Francisca Dakat, gave the advice while declaring open a two-day sensitization workshop for officers and men of […]

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NIS promotes 32 officers in Katsina

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:08:39 +0000

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Wednesday promoted 32 officers of the Katsina State Command to their next ranks. Mr Adamu Mohammed, the state Comptroller of the command, in his remarks at the decoration ceremony, urged the newly promoted officers to remain resolute in discharging their duties. He listed three Assistant Comptrollers of Immigration (ACI) as […]

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Passport applicants task new NIS boss to improve passport offices

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:24:50 +0000

International travelers, passport applicants and other stakeholders on Wednesday urged newly-appointed Ag. Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, to caution passport offices against delay in passport production. They said that passport issuance was being extended beyond the official weeks stipulated for processing and collection. ” NIS stipulated three weeks for passport renewal and six […]

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Board approves promotion of senior officers of NSCDC, NCOS, NIS, FSS

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 28 May 2023 21:40:47 +0000

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Federal Fire Service (FSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Board has approved 2022 promotion examinations of senior officers. A statement by the Secretary to the Board, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Sunday in Abuja, said the board approved 8,365 officers of NCOS; […]

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NIS rescues 18 victims of human trafficking in Kano

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 04 May 2023 09:27:57 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 18 suspected victims of human trafficking in Kano metropolis. The NIS Assistant Comptroller in the state, A T Yayaji, confirmed the development on Thursday in Kano. He said personnel of the service rescued the victims on April 26, at about 1:30 p.m. at Zaria Road and Kurna/Rijiyar Lemo […]

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NIS reaffirms commitment to provide world class service delivery

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:19:33 +0000

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Isa Jare, has reaffirmed the service’s commitment to keep deploying technology to improve service delivery system. Jare said this, while speaking on Thursday, at the unveiling of the e-passport front office in Daura, Katsina State He said the issuance of e-passport to bonafide Nigerians was one […]

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