Immigration

Jun
09
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
10 Nigerian Teenagers Trafficked To Ghana For Prostitution Rescued, Suspect Nabbed

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…
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Jun
04
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Germany Opens Portal For Skilled Nigerian Workers To Apply For Jobs

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…
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Jun
04
2024
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Visa Ban Imposed On Nigeria By UAE Resolved -Keyamo

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…
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Apr
10
2024
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Gov Otti Commends Outgoing Immigration Boss In Abia, As Successor Pledged Commitment

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…
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Feb
22
2024
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President Tinubu Appoints New Immigration Comptroller-General

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…
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Feb
07
2024
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Hon. Ginger Onwusibe Receives New Abia Comptroller Of Immigration

Hon. Ginger Onwusibe Receives New Abia Comptroller Of Immigration

Abia State, Immigration, News Flash
THE NEW ABIA STATE COMPTROLLER OF IMMIGRATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO HON. GINGER ONWUSIBE The Chairman, House Committee on Financial Crimes and the Honourable Member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe today received the Abia State Comptroller of Immigration, Alphonsus Ndupu at his country home in Amapu Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa. The Comptroller, who is on a courtesy and familiarization visit assured the good people of Isiala Ngwa of his support and collaboration, emphasizing on the willingness of the agency to work with the people's representative in achieving security goals. Hon. Ginger welcomed the new Comptroller…
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Nov
30
2023
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President Tinubu Announces Caroline Wuraola Adepoju As Substantive Immigration Boss

President Tinubu Announces Caroline Wuraola Adepoju As Substantive Immigration Boss

Immigration, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Pronounce Caroline Wuraola Adepoju As Substantive Immigration Boss The appointment of Caroline Wuraola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has been confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adepoju made this known to the staff of the Immigration service during the Comptroller General’s parade on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Adepoju, who was appointed the acting CG when the tenure of the former acting CG, Isah Jere, expired on May 29, revealed that the date for the decoration would soon be announced. “You may also wish to know that through the grace…
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Nov
17
2023
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Navy Arrests Four Stowaways Hiding Inside Rudder Compartment Of Dubai-Bound Ship

Navy Arrests Four Stowaways Hiding Inside Rudder Compartment Of Dubai-Bound Ship

Crime, Immigration, News Flash
Navy Arrests Four Stowaways ‘Hiding Inside Rudder Compartment’ Of Dubai-Bound Ship The Nigerian Navy has arrested four stowaways who were trying to illegally leave the country on board a container vessel, TEME Express, en route Dubai, UAE. They were arrested on November 13th, by the NNS BEECROFT team during a patrol at the Lagos anchorage. The Navy’s Base Information Officer, Sub-Lieutenant H. A. Collins, disclosed this in a statement released on November 15th, 2023. According to the statement, the ship’s commander Kolawole Oguntuga, disclosed that the stowaways were found inside the rudder compartment of the vessel with bags of snacks…
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Nov
16
2023
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Why We Cancelled Visa Of 264 Air Peace Passengers – Saudi Arabia

Why We Cancelled Visa Of 264 Air Peace Passengers – Saudi Arabia

Immigration, International, News Flash, Transportation
Why We Cancelled Visa Of 264 Air Peace Passengers – Saudi Arabia The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has disclosed the reasons behind the cancellation of all the 264 Nigerians airlifted by Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, to the country. It should be recalled that the visa of the travellers were cancelled by the Saudi Arabian government on arrival at the country from Kano State. It was gathered that the flight took off from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos via the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Sunday night and arrived Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on…
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Nov
11
2023
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Reopening Of Land Boarders After The Ongoing Reorganization Of The Nigerian Customs – Minister Of Interior

Reopening Of Land Boarders After The Ongoing Reorganization Of The Nigerian Customs – Minister Of Interior

Immigration, News Flash
💥BOOM PRESIDENT TINUBU'S ADMINISTRATION ON LAND BORDERS : ●President Tinubu's Administration Hasn't Directed The Reopening Of Land Borders Yet. ●Reopening Of Land Borders Will Take Place After The Ongoing Reorganisation Of. The Nigerian Customs . ●The Ministry Of Interior Is Also Making Sure Border Security Is Restructured Because Land Borders Are Important In National Security. ●The Minister Of Interior Set Up A 13 Man Committee To Identify The Needs, Assessment Of Nigeria's Borders… Assessment Ongoing ●Stop Spreading Fake News On Opening Of Land Borders, It Will Reopened By The President Only When All These Significant Review And Restructured Are Completing.…
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