The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that a total of 1,910,539 candidates applied for its recently concluded recruitment exercise, with the Nigeria Immigration Service attracting the highest number of applicants. According to the breakdown, Kogi State recorded the largest number of applicants at 116,124, followed closely by Kaduna with
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised a red flag over the growing misuse of United States visas by some Nigerian travellers, issuing a formal advisory to warn citizens against violating the terms of their visa approvals. This follows increasing scrutiny from U.S. immigration authorities, who have expressed concern over repeated cases of non-compliance by
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially commenced its nationwide recruitment exercise, calling on qualified and interested Nigerians to apply for various positions across the four paramilitary services. In a public announcement on Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Board disclosed that the recruitment covers roles for Superintendents, Inspectors, and Assistants
July 11, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially announced the commencement of recruitment into four of its key paramilitary agencies, set to begin on Monday, 14th July 2025. The exercise will open up employment opportunities in the following agencies: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Nigeria Fire
Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive to all foreign nationals residing in the country with expired or irregular immigration status to regularise their stay before August 1, 2025, or face sanctions, including possible deportation. This warning was announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following intensified efforts
Job seekers across Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has finally announced a new date for its long-awaited recruitment portal launch. After weeks of suspense and growing anxiety, the Board declared that the portal, originally scheduled to open on June 26, will now
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has applauded Nigeria’s strides in advancing migration governance and strengthening disaster preparedness mechanisms, citing the country’s evolving framework as a model for inclusive and forward-looking policy development. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by a delegation from IOM, led by the Chief of
Abuja | June 2025 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) held a dignified valedictory session in honour of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) AK Ademola (Rtd), marking the close of a remarkable career in public service. The event, which took place at the NIS Headquarters, brought together top-ranking officers, colleagues, and family members who gathered to celebrate
Abuja, Nigeria – June 17, 2025The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), KN Nandap, participated in a high-level legislative dialogue on constitutional review, focusing on reshaping Nigeria’s national security framework to meet current realities. The event, themed “Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives,” took place on June 16, 2025, at the National
Washington D.C., USA – June 15, 2025 Nigeria is reportedly among a list of countries being considered for a new travel ban by the United States government, according to sources familiar with internal policy discussions within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Although no official list has been published, diplomatic sources suggest that the countries
