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FG plans new emergency passport to replace STEC by 2026

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new emergency travel document, the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), by 2026. According to the government, the STEP is expected to replace the current Single Travel Emergency Certificate (STEC), which is issued to Nigerians facing

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NIS CG visits NIMC DG, strengthens collaboration on identity and border security

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation between the two strategic agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior.

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Immigration Comptroller General Advises Personnel on Excellent Service to Clients

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2025

The Federal Government has charged personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to continue to offer excellent services to its clients, declaring that efficient customer service is a right and not a privilege. Comptroller General of the Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, gave the charge in Abuja when she declared open the 2025 SERVICOM Customer […]

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Immigration to Commence Crackdown on Visa Overstayers as Amnesty Ends

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plan to commence nationwide enforcement against visa overstayers following the expiration of federal government’s three-month visa amnesty programme on October 1, 2025. The crackdown will target foreign nationals who failed to regularise their immigration status during the grace period. A statement by NIS spokesman,

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NSCDC, Correctional, Immigration Recruitment Portal Officially Closed

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2025

The recruitment portal of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has officially closed. According to the ministry, more than 1.9 million Nigerians submitted applications for positions in the Civil Defence, Immigration, Correctional, and Fire Services, out of which only 30,000 candidates will be selected. Shortlisted applicants will soon

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U.S. Imposes Stricter Visa Policy on Nigeria and Other Nations

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2025

The United States has implemented a more restrictive visa policy affecting Nigeria, under its newly revised Visa Reciprocity framework. Announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State, the updated policy affects several countries, including Nigeria. According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, the change takes immediate effect and stipulates that most