Abuja, August 28, 2025 — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a sharp increase in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian international passport, raising the fee for the 32-page, 5-year validity booklet from N26,000 to N100,000. The new tariff, which takes effect from September 1, 2025, marks one of the most significant adjustments in
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has clarified that the shortlisting of applicants for its ongoing recruitment exercise has not yet commenced, urging members of the public—particularly applicants—to disregard any contrary information circulating online. The board also issued a stern warning against falling prey to fraudsters posing as officials or agents
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
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has disclosed that the service’s legal department is actively pursuing disciplinary action against officers implicated in the illegal issuance of Nigerian green passports to foreign nationals. Speaking in Abuja, CG Nandap confirmed that internal investigations had revealed serious breaches involving
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that beginning August 1, 2025, the application process for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) will be fully digitised. The new digital system is part of the federal government’s broader effort to modernise immigration services and improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. According to the
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
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — In a bid to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation in immigration and internal security services, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday hosted a high-level Stakeholders’ Sensitization Workshop on Service Innovations. The event, held in Abuja, brought together top government officials,
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is actively participating in the maiden edition of the International Civil Service Conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate and Accelerate,” which is currently underway. As part of its commitment to service excellence and technological advancement, the NIS has set up an interactive stand at the event, offering attendees the opportunity to engage
ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has received a significant boost in its efforts to strengthen migration governance and border security with the official handover of EDISON software license keys and the Passport Examination Program Manual (PEPM III) mobile application from the Dutch government. The handover ceremony, held in Abuja, marks a deepening of
Abuja, June 24, 2025 – The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2025 recruitment exercise into four major paramilitary agencies operating under the Federal Ministry of Interior. The nationwide exercise is aimed at strengthening national security and emergency response systems while creating employment opportunities for eligible Nigerians. According to a public notice released
