August 2, 2025

Immigration

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CDCFIB Opens Recruitment Portal for Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional and Immigration Services

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

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General Immigration

Federal Government to Commence Recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services on July 14

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

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General Immigration

FG Issues Deadline for Foreigners to Regularise Immigration Status by August 1, 2025

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

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Tension Eases as NSCDC, Immigration, Fire Service Recruitment Portal Finally Gets New Opening Date

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

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General Immigration

IOM Commends Nigeria’s Progress on Migration Reforms and Disaster Preparedness

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

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General Immigration

NIS Bids Farewell to ACG AK Ademola (Rtd) in Emotional Valedictory Session

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

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Immigration Boss Joins Constitutional Dialogue on National Security in Abuja

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

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Diplomatic Relations Immigration World

Nigeria Among Countries Facing Possible New U.S. Travel Ban

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

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Immigration Officer Honoured with ₦5 Million for Arresting Enugu Ritual Suspect

In a commendable act of service and dedication, Prince Ugochukwu Orji, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, has been rewarded with a cash gift of five million naira for his role in apprehending a notorious native doctor who was on the run after allegedly perpetrating ritual killings in Enugu State. The suspect, whose name

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Ireland Deports 35 Nigerians Over Immigration Offences

The Federal Government has confirmed the deportation of 35 Nigerian nationals from the Republic of Ireland over various immigration-related offences. The deportees, who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a chartered flight in the early hours of Tuesday, were received by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the National Emergency Management

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