Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Archives

NIS CG briefs President Buhari on border security

NIS generated N62.6bn, $41.832m in 2019 – CG

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede indicated Tuesday that NIS generated N62.6 billion and 41.83 million dollars in 2019. Babandede made the...

NIS arrests suspected child trafficker with 5-day old baby

Health and Safety5 years ago

Board approves immigration service recruitment

…As Kaduna lawmaker demands more action from government, over soaring insecurity*** The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the 2020 recruitment...

Maritime5 years ago

NIS has no power to reopen Nigerian borders- Babandede

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede says the service has no power to re-open Nigerian borders. Babandede said this at a media...

Health and Safety5 years ago

Border: NIS arrests 4 human traffickers at Seme, rescues 4 victims

…As Lassa fever kills 4 persons in Taraba*** Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Seme Border Control Post and Mazanya Border Patrol, have arrested four...

Human trafficking: NIS intercepts 7 girls

Maritime5 years ago

Human trafficking: NIS intercepts 7 girls

…As Customs FOU Zone B intercept 3 trucks of smuggled sweets, green tea, cosmetics*** The Operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA),...

Health and Safety5 years ago

NIS prevents trafficking of 9 girls

…As FCT police arrest traditional ruler over murder of officer*** The Operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Command in Lagos, has...

NIS investigates bribery allegation at border check points

Health and Safety5 years ago

NIS investigates bribery allegation at border check points

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is to investigate the allegation of bribery against it personnel along the Nation’s borders. The Public Relations Officer of NIS, Mr...

Babandede: All Africans can come to Nigeria without Visa from 2020

Maritime5 years ago

Babandede: All Africans can come to Nigeria without Visa from 2020

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Muhammad Babandede indicated on Wednesday, that the Federal Government has approved the proposal for all Africans to come to Nigeria without...

Human Trafficking: 150 Nigerians refused departure in 4 months- Immigration Comptroller

Maritime5 years ago

Human Trafficking: 150 Nigerians refused departure in 4 months- Immigration Comptroller

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says no fewer than 150 Nigerians were disallowed from travelling out of the country in the last four months in the...

Human trafficking: NIS rescues 7 suspected victims in Jigawa

Health and Safety5 years ago

NIS bursts human trafficking ring at Katsina border, intercepts 28

…As Customs, NSCDC emerge champions of Volleyball Premier League*** Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Border Control at Kongolam, Katsina State, have intercepted 28 persons...