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Nigeria Immigration Service
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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.
August 4, 2026
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.
July 30, 2026
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.
July 21, 2026
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.
July 18, 2026
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.
July 10, 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service suspends US visa application center operations
The Nigeria Immigration Service has indefinitely suspended OIS Services, the operator of its US visa application centers, requiring applicants to submit documents directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions.
July 10, 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service terminates OIS Services contract for US visa operations
The Nigeria Immigration Service has severed ties with OIS Services regarding US visa processing, requiring applicants to visit embassies and consulates directly.
July 9, 2026
ICPC and Nigeria Immigration Join Forces to Secure Borno Borders Against Illegal Migration
The ICPC and the Nigeria Immigration Service are collaborating in Borno State to reduce corruption in document processing and tighten control over porous international borders.
June 24, 2026