Friday, July 3, 2026

Akinsola Akinlabi

May 25, 2026

Immigration raises alarm over fake migration schemes

The agency said criminal groups were increasingly preying on vulnerable Nigerians, particularly young women and girls.

Nigeria Immigration Service
May 15, 2026

Nigeria grants 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals

The agency stated that the arrangement would foster intra-African mobility.

President Bola Tinubu
November 29, 2025

Immigration service condemns killing of officers by Lakurawa terrorists at checkpoint in Kebbi

Ms Nandap said the attack was carried out by unidentified armed men at about 10:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Nigeria Immigration Service
November 28, 2025

Lakurawa terrorists kill three immigration officers at Kebbi border, cart away arms

This incident and other similar ones have weakened the morale of immigration officers.

August 28, 2025

Netizens slam FG over hike in passport fees, say govt renewing hopelessness

An X user, @teejayviruz, urged the federal government to instead round off the new fees to a million.

Nigerian International Passport
August 2, 2025

NIS cautions Nigerian applicants against misusing U. S. visas, flouting migration laws

Mr Akinlabi also advised Nigerian students in the U.S. to remain in active study programmes and refrain from unauthorised withdrawal or absenteeism.

U.S. visa and Nigeria’s International passport
May 2, 2025

Nigeria introduces e-visa, digital landing, exit card system

The NIS said the e-visas were non-extendable, urging applicants to apply for visas that best match the duration and purpose of their visit.

Kemi Nandap
February 15, 2025

NIS not recruiting, says spokesperson

Mr Akinlabi said that vacancies were advertised through the NIS website, official government channels, and recognised national newspapers.

Kemi Nandap
February 7, 2025

NIS introduces contactless passport application system for Nigerians in UK, Ireland

The NIS comptroller general said the rollout in Europe was the second phase of the rollout of the service for Nigerians in the diaspora.

Nigerian International Passport