Category: Immigration
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CUSTOMS UNLOCKS TEMPORARY CAR PASS FOR FOREIGN VISITORS!
Road-tripping through Nigeria just got easier for international travelers—Customs Service announced Wednesday they’re rolling out safe passage permits for personal vehicles, slashing border hassles! NCS Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi launched the framework covering non-commercial cars for tourists, diplomats, business folks—backed by NCS Act 2023 and global pacts like Revised Kyoto Convention, ECOWAS free movement protocol, and…
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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DENIES ENTRY TO 332 MIGRANTS AT SEME BORDER, URGES COLLABORATIVE FIGHT AGAINST SMUGGLING
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has stopped 332 migrants from entering through the Seme Border for lacking valid travel documents, revealed Comptroller General Mrs. Kemi Nandap during a one-day stakeholders’ sensitization in Abuja. The event focused on evolving migrant smuggling patterns and coordinated national responses. Nandap highlighted recent achievements including enhanced legal frameworks, expanded officer…
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WOMANIFESTO COALITION CONDEMNS ARBITRARY PASSPORT SEIZURES BY NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
A coalition of over 300 women’s rights and Civil Society Organisations led by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has condemned the increasing cases of passport seizures without court orders by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking in Abuja, Akiyode-Afolabi highlighted that such acts violate citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of movement under Section 41(1) of…
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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DENIES CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL PASSPORT SEIZURE, SAYS IT WAS ROUTINE CHECK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that her passport was unlawfully seized by immigration officers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Senator had claimed the passport seizure was politically motivated and intended to prevent her from travelling. NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi explained that the senator underwent standard…
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TRAGEDY OFF LESBOS: FOUR MIGRANTS DIE AS BOAT CAPSIZES IN ROUGH SEAS
At least four migrants have tragically died after their boat capsized near the Greek island of Lesbos, while seven others, reportedly Sudanese men, were rescued. The incident, according to Greek coastguard and public broadcaster ERT, remains under active search for any further missing persons. Strong winds sweeping the region likely contributed to the accident and…
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PROF ADENIRAN URGES REBRAND OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY
Prof. Adeniran from Obafemi Awolowo University calls for a major revamp of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to better reflect its full role in border security, migration management, policy implementation, and advisory services. Speaking at his inaugural lecture titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture”, he stressed the need for clearer structure, proposing the…
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MALI TO CHARGE VISA BONDS UP TO $10,000 FOR U.S. NATIONALS IN RESPONSE TO U.S. POLICY
Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to pay visa bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, mirroring a recent move by the U.S. government. This decision follows the Trump administration’s visa bond pilot program, which included Mali to tackle visa overstays, and is set to take effect on October 23.…
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GERMANY CONSIDERS EASIER CITIZENSHIP REVOCATION FOR DUAL NATIONALS INVOLVED IN TERRORISM
Arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives prompts fresh calls for stricter citizenship laws. German conservative lawmaker Alexander Throm has proposed that dual citizens convicted of terrorist acts in Germany should face simpler citizenship revocation. This follows the recent arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, including naturalized Germans born in Lebanon and Syria. The…
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CHINA DONATES 1,000 FAMILY KITS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTIMS IN NIGERIA
Humanitarian solidarity strengthens as China aids Nigeria’s flood-affected communities. The Red Cross Society of China, via its embassy, donated 1,000 family kits to the Nigerian Red Cross to help recent flood victims. Chinese officials expressed condolences and reaffirmed commitment to humanitarian cooperation, while Nigerian Red Cross praised the support and ensured aid will reach the…
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FG PROMISES PASSPORTS WITHIN ONE WEEK AS FEES DOUBLE SEPTEMBER 2025
Say goodbye to long waits and corruption—Nigeria’s passport processing set to be faster and more secure than ever. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed plans to cut passport delivery time to under a week, part of sweeping reforms to end delays and eliminate racketeering. Thanks to a new centralized printing center, passports can now be…
