Thursday, May 21, 2026

NIS

May 5, 2026

Shaibu seeks improved synergy between NIS, NSC

Philip Shaibu, director-general of the National Institute for Sports, has called for improved synergy between the institute and the National Sports Commission.

Philips Shaibu (credit: per 2nd news)
May 4, 2026

NIS warns against fraudulent passport payment platforms

NIS has warned Nigerians against patronising fraudulent platforms for passport payments, while dismissing claims of third-party involvement in its application process.

Nigerian passports
January 31, 2026

NIS intercepts four victims of human trafficking at Jigawa border

The commander promised that a thorough investigation would be conducted in order to identify the trafficking syndicate and bring them to justice.

Victims of human trafficking
December 12, 2025

NIS announces maintenance on passport platform

In a statement on Friday, NIS said that the maintenance exercise would run from 12:00 a.m. on December 12 to 6:00 a.m. on December 14.

Nigeria Immigration Service
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 7, 2025

NIS intensifies border patrol, monitoring to tackle illegal migration in Cross River

Mr Oshiokamel said the immigration service would deploy both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to address the challenges of illegal and irregular migration.

Nigeria Immigration Service
November 5, 2025

 FG to introduce emergency passport for Nigerians abroad

The NIS CG said that it would also serve as a temporary, single-entry travel document for Nigerians abroad whose passports have expired, been lost or stolen to return home in a secure and verifiable

Kemi Nandap
October 11, 2025

NIS launches post-amnesty programme for undocumented foreign nationals

NIS has launched a Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme for foreign nationals.

Nigeria Immigration Service
September 27, 2025

FG unveils digital reforms in immigration service

“We are committed to building a smarter, more secure, and service-oriented immigration system,” said Mr Tunji-Ojo.

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Chairman, House Committee for Niger Delta Development Commission)
September 7, 2025

Nigeria’s new passport fees generate mixed reactions

Mr Adekunle decried the delay in securing a passport.

Nigerian passports