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Nov

27

2024

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President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash, Presidency

Again, President Tinubu, Wife To Jet Out Of Nigeria Wednesday (Detailed Itinerary Emerged) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors. Tinubu’s trip to France was contained in a statement by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Ononuga on Tuesday, November 26. The statement reads: “President…

Oct

22

2024

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BobRisky: The Drama, The Arrest, The Grill At Seme Border

Crime, Entertainment, Immigration, News Flash

How Bobrisky Was Arrested, Grilled At Seme Border Controversial celebrity crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos State. Bobrisky was trying to cross over from the Nigerian border into neighbouring Benin Republic when he was arrested. Our correspondent who visited Seme was told that Bobrisky had presented his Nigerian passport to Immigration officials at the departure wing of the Command for clearance when he was stopped. An Immigration officer who spoke off the record because he is not allowed to speak to the…

Oct

11

2024

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Women No Longer Require Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA

FGN, Immigration, News Flash

Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that married women will no longer be required to present a letter of approval from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for international travel. In a statement released on Thursday via X by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, it was revealed that this decision followed a reassessment of the necessity of the requirement. The statement noted that the initial inclusion of this requirement was in response to certain developments in specific countries, which had necessitated…

Sep

14

2024

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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security

FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…

Aug

29

2024

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Protest In Canada: 70,000 Students From Nigeria, Other Countries Face Deportation

Education, Immigration, News Flash

Canada Protest: 70,000 Students From Nigeria, Other Countries Face Deportation Risk Thousands of students across Canada are protesting the Justin Trudeau government’s recent decision to limit study permits and reduce permanent residency nominations. This backlash comes as over 70,000 international student graduates face the threat of deportation due to recent changes in federal immigration policies. On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced plans to cut the number of temporary foreign workers in low-wage positions. The move follows significant changes made in 2021, when the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program was abolished. Last year, the federal government imposed a…

Jun

09

2024

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10 Nigerian Teenagers Trafficked To Ghana For Prostitution Rescued, Suspect Nabbed

Crime, Human Rights, Immigration, News Flash

10 Nigerian Teenagers Trafficked To Ghana For Prostitution Rescued, Suspect Nabbed Nigerian authorities have rescued at least 10 Nigerian teenage girls, ages between 15 and 16, from human trafficking and prostitution. The girls were reportedly lured to Ghana with promises of a better life but were instead forced into prostitution. Three of the victims are from the same parents. The suspect, a Nigerian man, has been arrested and is currently in police custody. According to the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the girls were rescued after a tip-off by NIDO, the umbrella body of Nigerians living in…

Jun

04

2024

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Germany Opens Portal For Skilled Nigerian Workers To Apply For Jobs

Immigration, Labour, News Flash

Germany Opens Portal For Skilled Nigerian Workers To Apply For Jobs The Government of Germany has introduced the ‘Opportunity Card,’ a new initiative aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries, including Nigeria. This is just as the portal where applicants were asked to apply showed Nigeria as one of the countries of residence of intending applicants. The Opportunity Card, a type of residence permit, allows individuals from third countries—nations outside the EU—to enter Germany to seek employment. The card is valid for up to one year and can be extended if the individual finds qualified employment, enabling…

Jun

04

2024

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Visa Ban Imposed On Nigeria By UAE Resolved -Keyamo

Immigration, FGN, News Flash

Visa Ban Imposed On Nigeria By UAE Resolved – Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the United Arab Emirates, UAE, authorities have concluded plans to lift the travel barriers between it and Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen at the welcome dinner for delegates attending the International Air Transport Association, IATA, 80 Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, weekend, Keyamo said issues relating to visa denial by the UAE had been resolved. He added that an announcement would soon be made, saying what remained was to fine-tune the processes for lifting the…

Apr

10

2024

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Gov Otti Commends Outgoing Immigration Boss In Abia, As Successor Pledged Commitment

News Flash, Good Governance, Immigration

GOV OTTI COMMENDS OUTGOING IMMIGRATION BOSS IN ABIA, AS SUCCESSOR PLEDGES COMMITMENT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has appreciated the outgoing Comptroller of Immigration Services, Abia State Command, CIS Alphonsus Ndupu, for his commitment and dedication to duty, while he served in the state. The Governor, while wishing Ndupu well in his new posting, regretted that he was leaving so soon, just a few months after he (Ndupu) assumed office, saying the outgoing immigration boss was focused and did his best to enhance security in the State. Governor Otti spoke on Tuesday when he received Ndupu, who had…

Feb

22

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New Immigration Comptroller-General

Immigration, News Flash

Tinubu Appoints New Immigration Comptroller-general President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Kemi Nanna Nandap as the comptroller-general (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1 In a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said Nandap will take over from Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office will expire on February 29. Kemi Nanna NandapBefore she was appointed as the CG, Nandap was the deputy comptroller-general in charge of the migration directorate of the service. “The President anticipates that the new Comptroller-General will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service and create a robust mechanism…