“#GettingNigerianPassport is like getting honey from bees. Sounds good and adventurous until you try.” Favour Olufunmilayo. Ogunbowale Olugbenga, a digital skills expert, had to pray, fast, wait a month, and
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Survey: One in three Africans has considered migrating — and it is not to Europe or America
A recent survey by Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network, says more than one-third of the African population has considered migrating from the continent. The survey, published on Tuesday, drew data
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Trump signs first veto to secure funding for border wall
Donald Trump signed the first veto of his presidency Friday, overriding congressional opposition to secure emergency funds to build more walls on the US-Mexico border. Trump declared in the Oval Office that he was “proud” to sign the veto. It came after he suffered an embarrassing defeat on Thursday when senators, including fellow Republicans, voted […]
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NIMC, Immigration to begin enforcement of NIN on new e-passports
National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, have agreed to commence enforcement of the National Identification Number, NIN, on the new 10-year validity e-passport.
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21 Savage Released From US Immigration Detention
British rapper 21 Savage was granted release on bond from US immigration detention Tuesday, his lawyers said — nine days after his arrest sparked outrage among fellow music stars, fans and immigrant rights advocates alike. “Today, 21 Savage was granted a release on bond. He won his freedom,” Charles Kuck,
Travel ban: FG submits 39 names to Immigration
“The presidential panel has requested the NIS to place a travel ban on persons who were alleged to have abused their offices and looted our commonwealth.” Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Funds (SPIPRPP) said it has submitted the names of 39 alleged treasury looters to the Nigerian […]
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Checks on Atiku’s plane not politically motivated, says minister
The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has debunked insinuations that the checks conducted by security operatives on the aircraft belonging to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was politically motivated He said the security checks were misinterpreted as having political undertone, when actually it was a case of […] …
JUST IN: Presidency places travelling restrictions on 50 high-profile Nigerians
The presidency has just circulated the statement below announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travelling restrictions. READ ALSO: Trump lifts visa restrictions for Chadians – White House The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, include those whose assets, valued at N50 million and above, are subject of corruption investigation and litigation. The statement by […]
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FG stops levy paid by Nigerians with dual citizenship at airports
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service, to with immediate effect, put an end to the payment of fines by Nigerians holding dual citizenship at the nation’s International Airports. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, stated this in a statement issued by Dr Mohammed Umar, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, […] …
FG inaugurates first immigration border patrol base in Katsina
The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Thursday in Katsina inaugurated the country’s first operational border patrol base established by the Nigeria Immigration Service. The base, sited at Mazanya community in Jibiya Local Government Area bordering Niger Republic, is part of measures by the NIS to effectively police the country’s expansive borders. Represented […] …