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IPCR Trains 19 Professionals, Pushes Practical Peacebuilding Across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged newly trained professionals to translate their knowledge of negotiation and mediation into concrete actions that will promote peace and stability across Nigeria. The call was made at the close of a three-week Strategic Course on

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NIS: Corruption Threatens Nigeria’s Security, Economy, Global Image

Daily Dispatch February 5, 2026

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap has identified corruption as a serious threat to national security, economic development, and Nigeria’s global reputation. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the inauguration ceremony of the NIS Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Desk Officers for formations and commands across the

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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 urgent travel situations, particularly those stranded abroad without valid

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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,