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Nigeria Immigration Service
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Ogun State Police apprehend 23 foreigners over visa and investment fraud
Ogun State police have detained 23 foreign nationals following a raid on a residence in Ota linked to a Ponzi scheme and visa fraud.
Federal Government dispatches passport intervention unit to address UK application backlog
To resolve a backlog of passport applications in the United Kingdom, the Federal Government is sending an immigration intervention team to assist citizens with processing, enrollment, and renewals.
Nigeria Immigration Service Launches National Airport Training Initiative for Personnel
The Nigeria Immigration Service has initiated a nationwide training series for airport staff to enhance operational efficiency, ethics, and professional standards.
NANS Refutes Allegations of Northern Marginalisation Regarding Passport Reforms
The Northern Caucus of NANS has dismissed allegations that federal passport reforms are targeting the North, calling the claims politically motivated and false.
Nigeria Immigration Service Clarifies Passport Operations Remain Uninterrupted
The Nigeria Immigration Service has denied claims that passport services have been suspended, stating that recent administrative changes are meant to improve production and security.
Nigeria Immigration Service apprehends 12 individuals for QNET-related illicit activities
The NIS has taken 12 suspects into custody for their alleged roles in a QNET-linked fraud scheme that involves human trafficking and irregular migration.
Nigeria Immigration Service cautions citizens against fraudulent websites and impostors
The Nigeria Immigration Service is advising the public to avoid fraudulent websites and unauthorized services, directing applicants to use only official portals for passports and visas.
EFCC Denies Investigation Into Immigration Chief Kemi Nandap
The EFCC has formally cleared Nigeria Immigration Service Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap of involvement in any visa fraud investigation, noting that current prosecutions target other department officials.
EFCC Investigates Visa Overstay Corruption Scandal at Nigeria Immigration Service
The EFCC is probing a long-standing visa racketeering scheme within the Nigeria Immigration Service involving extortion and significant unexplained wealth.
Nigeria Immigration Service Ends Third-Party Visa Operations in the US
The Nigeria Immigration Service has stopped using third-party providers for US visa applications, requiring travelers to deal directly with Nigerian diplomatic missions.