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[Nigeria Immigration Service @nigimmigration]

The Comptroller General, KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, represented by the Deputy Comptroller General, Visa and Residency, DCG Franca Nwanneka, alongside members of the NIS Top Management, received a Senate delegation led by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, on a fact-finding visit to the Service Headquarters, Abuja.

2. The visit focused on addressing concerns raised by his constituents and other Nigerians regarding the migration of passport production from various passport offices in the country to the centralised production facility in Abuja. The visit also provided the delegation with an opportunity to witness and understand the ongoing reform in passport administration.

3. The engagement further highlighted government rationale behind the centralised passport production system, its security implications, the elimination of sharp practices along the passport processing chain, improved efficiency, transparency and accountability in passport production, as well as the phased migration from locations across the country and abroad. The Service also clarified that all passport centres remain operational, with application submission, enrolment and biometric capture continuing at all designated centres.

4. The Senator expressed satisfaction with the explanations provided by the Service and commended the reform as championed by both the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, while also assuring the NIS of the support of the National Assembly towards the successful implementation of the initiative.

e-Signed
DCI AKINSOLA AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
18th August 2026

[Nigeria Immigration Service @nigimmigration]

Public Announcement:

Nigeria Immigration Service Reassures Public on Continued Nationwide Passport Processing

[CDCFIB @CDCFIBNG]

DISCLAIMER

The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has been drawn to a purported "Important Public Announcement" circulating on social media, allegedly signed by the Secretary to the Board, Maj Gen. AM Jibril (Rtd).

The Board wishes to dissociate itself from the purported statement and wishes to inform the public that it is false, unauthorised, and as such, did not originate from the Board or the Office of the Secretary to the Board.  

The purported document contains political undertones which is not consistent with the official, non-partisan communication standards of the Board. Members of the public are advised to disregard it in its entirety.

The Board further wishes to state that under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Interior, @BTOofficial , the Ministry has continued to pursue a clear vision of institutional reform, transparency, innovation, and improved service delivery across the agencies under its supervision. 

The Minister's commitment to professionalism, accountability, and citizen-centred governance remains focused on strengthening the nation's internal security architecture and enhancing public confidence in the services.

Applicants and the general public are urged to rely only on the official CDCFIB communication channels for authentic information regarding the recruitment exercise as well as other Board activities.

The Board appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation.

E-signed
Okeh Juliet (Mrs)
Head of Press and public relations 
CDCFIB

[Nigeria Immigration Service @nigimmigration]

NIS DISMANTLES TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIMINAL SYNDICATE, ARRESTS SYNDICATE LEADER, 11 FACILITATORS AND RESCUES TWO VICTIMS

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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DEEPENS COMMITMENT TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH AI AND BLOCKCHAIN TRAINING

The ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate, of the Nigeria Immigration Service, on Tuesday, 28th July, 2026, commenced the second phase of it’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Capacity Building Programme for officers of the Service at the NIS Headquarters, Sauka, Abuja.

2. In her welcome address, the Deputy Comptroller-General, Augusta Obianime, psc, pcc, Head of ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate, appreciated the Comptroller-General for her support towards innovation and digital transformation. She noted that following the success of the first phase, an Inter-Directorate AI and Blockchain Committee was established, while the training was expanded to 220 officers in two batches. She urged participants to apply the knowledge gained to improve efficiency and Service Delivery.

3. The Comptroller-General, KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General FU Nwanneka, Head of Visa and Residency Directorate, while declaring the training open, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to continuous learning and innovation. She emphasized that while AI offers significant opportunities to improve operational efficiency, intelligence-led Migration Management, and Service Delivery, its success depends on the competence and professionalism of officers. She commended the ICT Directorate, facilitators, and organizing committee for advancing the Service’s digital transformation agenda.

4. The programme featured sessions on AI concepts and applications, Blockchain technology, AI ethics and data protection, and AI-Blockchain integration for NIS digital operations, with a focus on enhancing Migration Management, Border Governance, institutional efficiency, and national security.

5. The initiative reflects the Service commitment to developing a digitally skilled workforce and leveraging emerging technologies to strengthen operational excellence, Service Delivery, and Border Security in line with global best practices.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
29th July, 2026

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Stay Safe. Stay Alert. Be informed.

The Nigeria Immigration Service wishes to reiterate that the only authorised platforms for passport payments for Nigerians (at home and in diaspora) is https://t.co/08DX9J3IpG.

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73 NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS INDUCTED INTO THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

In fulfillment of its commitment to institutionalizing strategic communication and professionalising its Public Relations cadre, seventy-three (73) Public Relations Officers of Nigeria Immigration Service were inducted into the professional ranks of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. This followed the successful completion of the NIPR Training and Certification and Training Programme at the Service Headquarters, Abuja

2. The Comptroller-General of Immigration, CGI KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp represented by Deputy Comptroller General Visa and Residency, FU Nwanneka charged the newly inducted officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism. She tasked them to proactively manage public perception, counter misinformation, respond effectively to crises, and strengthen public trust as the Service drives technology-enabled reforms in Migration Management and Border Governance. She commended the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations for their collaboration to professionalize and deepen the practice of Public Relations within Nigeria Immigration Service.

3. Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, formally inducted the participants into the Institute. In his address, he enjoined them to uphold ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning as core values of the Public Relations profession.

4. While delivering his closing remarks the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, noted the unwavering commitment of the Comptroller-General of Immigration to capacity building and her resolve to standardize Public Relations practice within the Service. He expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, resource persons, and all stakeholders whose support made the landmark programme a success. He urged the PROs to translate the knowledge gained into practical action, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to effective public engagement.

5. The successful completion of the training and induction formalities further demonstrates the Service commitment to continuous professional development of its personnel through strategic partnerships and specialised training programmes that projects its core mandates of Migration Management and Border Governance.

e-signed
DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, anipr
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
25th July, 2026

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[CDCFIB @CDCFIBNG]

PUBLIC NOTICE!! 👇👇👇

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The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp attended the 2026 Ministry of Interior Performance Management Retreat alongside Heads of Agencies and senior officials held at Nigeria Army Conference Centre and Suites (NACCAS), Asokoro, Abuja on the 7th, March,2026.

In his closing remarks, the Minister of Interior, Hon Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged the Agency Heads to redouble their efforts in delivering their mandates to meet both the administrative and security needs of Nigerians. The Honourable Minister further noted that the past year recorded improvements in Border governance, faster emergency response operations and reforms in custodial administration must not breed complacency as the Ministry geared towards improved performance in 2026.

The day's highlight was Heads of Agencies including Nigeria Immigration Service, signing the 2026 Performance Bond with the Hon. Minister.
Nigeria Immigration Service topped the 2025 Performance rankings, wrapping up the three-day event.

Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to enhancing Nigeria’s Border Governance, improving Migration Management and continuous application of technology to drive its key reform areas.

e-Signed
DCI AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
8TH MARCH, 2026.

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NIS, ICMPD, NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT INAUGURATE MOBILE TEAMS PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

The Nigeria Immigration Service, in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and supported by the Government of the Netherlands, on Tuesday 17 February 2026, launched the Mobile Teams (MT) Nigeria Project Steering Committee (PSC) at the Service Headquarters in Abuja. This marks the start of a strategic initiative to boost Nigeria's Border Security and Migration Management systems.

The Project Steering Committee is the highest governance and oversight body for the MT Nigeria Project. It is responsible for providing strategic direction, reviewing and approving work plans, ensuring accountability, and facilitating coordination among relevant stakeholders to guarantee the effective implementation and achievement of the project’s objectives.

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, represented during occasion by DCG FU Nwanneka, mni, PhD of Visa and Residency Directorate, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s Border Security. She commended the Government of the Netherlands for its sustained partnership and support to the Service, noting that Nigeria’s vast land and maritime borders require modern tools, improved surveillance, and enhanced operational mobility to effectively address irregular migration, transnational crimes, and emerging security threats. The CGI further acknowledged ICMPD’s professionalism and commitment to human rights standards, emphasizing that the MT Nigeria Project will significantly boost the Service’s patrol and rapid response capabilities across Nigeria’s border corridors.

International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Country Head of Office, Isabelle Wolfsbruger, in her remarks noted that the Mobile Teams Project will boost NIS capacity to combat irregular migration, migrant smuggling, and trafficking in persons, particularly across Nigeria’s land borders. She further commended the longstanding cooperation and reaffirmed ICMPD’s commitment to supporting the successful implementation of the project through effective coordination and technical expertise.

The Nigeria Immigration Service reaffirms its commitment to strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven border management with international development partners and relevant stakeholders to strengthen national security, and promote safe, orderly, and regular migration.

DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters
Abuja
18/02/2026

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[Nigeria Immigration Service @nigimmigration]

DISCLAIMER ‼️‼️

The attention of the general public is drawn towards the circulation of fake websites purporting to conduct recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service, and are advised that the only ongoing recruitment exercise is the official recruitment being conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).

Applicants who have applied for the ongoing recruitment are advised to obtain accurate and up-to-date information solely through the official CDCFIB recruitment portal:

https://t.co/j61vJ5w07c

Any other recruitment portal, link, or advertisement circulating outside this official process is not authorized and should be disregarded.

[Nigeria Immigration Service @nigimmigration]

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General, Visa and Residency Directorate, FU Nwanneka, pcc, mni on 27 January, 2026 received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Andrey Podelyshev and a delegation from the Embassy to the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

Discussions during the visit focused on deepening bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Russian Federation, with particular emphasis on visa administration and the facilitation of legitimate travel between both countries.

Ambassador Podelyshev underscored the importance of sustained engagement between both institutions, noting the need for enhanced collaboration in visa administration especially the eVisa system and migration-related matters of mutual interest.

In her remarks, the Deputy Comptroller-General conveyed the Comptroller-General’s appreciation to the Ambassador for the visit and promised to convey his message to the CGI. She further reaffirmed the Service’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Embassy, especially in areas relating to visa policy and broader migration governance.

e-Signed
DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
28th January, 2026

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CGIS COMMISSIONS NEWLY COMPLETED LANDSCAPING PROJECT, HAILS ZENITH BANK ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, commissioned a newly completed landscaping project yesterday at the Service Headquarters, Abuja, donated by Zenith Bank Plc as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

In her remarks, the CGI appreciated the Bank for the thoughtful gesture, commending the quality of work and timely completion of the project. She described it as a model for effective Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in promoting a conducive and aesthetic work environment.

Accompanying the CGI at the commissioning were members of the NIS Top Management, senior officers, and officials of Zenith Bank Plc, led by Executive Director Louis Eziokwu Odom.

e-Signed
ACI AS AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
12th November, 2025

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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HOSTS STAKEHOLDERS’ SENSITIZATION SEMINAR ON EVOLVING PATTERNS IN SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS: TOWARDS A COORDINATED NATIONAL RESPONSE

The Nigeria Immigration Service organized a Stakeholders’ Sensitization Seminar themed “Evolving Patterns in Smuggling of Migrants: Towards a Coordinated National Response” at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. The seminar brought together representatives from key government institutions, international partners, and civil society organizations to discuss emerging trends in migrant smuggling and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.

Declaring the seminar open and in her keynote address, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, described Smuggling of Migrants as a growing transnational threat to national security and human dignity, stressing that “it is our collective duty to ensure no Nigerian is left vulnerable to exploitation or deception.” She noted that Nigeria’s socio-economic diversity makes it a source, transit, and destination country for Migration, and called for a coordinated national strategy built on partnership, vigilance, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

The Comptroller-General further revealed that the Service’s renewed operational alertness has continued to yield tangible results. Recently, Border Patrol operatives at Seme Border denied entry to 332 migrants who lacked valid travel documents, while 294 Nigerian nationals suspected to be irregular migrants attempting to leave the country under the “Japa Syndrome” were refused exit. In addition, 36 victims of human trafficking and child labour were rescued at the same border. She attributed these successes to enhanced border surveillance measures, including the installation of new CCTV cameras.

In her welcome address, the Deputy-Comptroller General Migration Directorate, N Odikpo, highlighted that the seminar provides a platform not only to share knowledge but also to forge stronger partnerships in combating the menace. She emphasized that “the fight against migrant smuggling is not merely about enforcing laws, it is about protecting lives.

The technical session featured three presentations titled “Strengthening Collaboration for a Coordinated National Response to Smuggling of Migrants,” “The Evolving Role of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Combating Migrant Smuggling,” and “Upholding the Rights and Dignity of Migrants in Nigeria’s Response to Smuggling.” The presentations explored operational challenges, best practices, and the importance of human-rights-based approaches to migration management.

Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to protecting vulnerable migrants, dismantling smuggling networks, and enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to respond to irregular migration through effective inter-agency cooperation.

This sensitization seminar reinforces the Service’s determination to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration in line with the Federal Government’s Migration Governance framework and international conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory.

e-Signed
ACI AS AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
11th November, 2025