August 2, 2025

Immigration

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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General Immigration NSCDC

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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Crime Immigration Navy

Immigration, Navy Strengthen Alliance to Combat Maritime Terrorism and Crime

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Navy to intensify efforts in combating criminal activities and terrorism within Nigeria’s international maritime boundaries. This development was revealed during a recent official visit by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, to the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft in Apapa, Lagos. The CG

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Politics

Customs, Immigration Deepen Alliance to Enhance Border Security and Training Nationwide

In a renewed drive to tackle cross-border crimes and improve national security, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have strengthened their collaboration through enhanced operational strategies, technological innovation, and coordinated personnel training. The Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the dissolution of the Joint Border

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General

Nigeria Immigration Service Launches e-Visa System, Digital Landing and Exit Cards

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the implementation of a new e-Visa system and fully automated landing and exit cards for international travelers, in a major push to enhance border security and modernize the country’s immigration process. The new digital initiatives took effect on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, following a directive from the Federal

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General

Tinubu Extends Immigration CG Nandap’s Tenure Until 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. Nandap, who joined the NIS in 1989, was initially appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with a tenure set to end on August 31, 2025. Tinubu commended Nandap for her exemplary

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