The Nigeria Immigration Service, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Interior, successfully convened a crucial Stakeholders’ Sensitization Workshop yesterday, 20th October 2025 in Lagos. The event focused on the implementation of three major government initiatives: the Expatriate Quota Reform, the New Visa Regime, and the Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme (PAVRDP).

2. Held at the Jevinik Event Hall, Ikeja, the workshop brought together key participants from the private sector, regulatory bodies, and relevant government agencies. The primary objective was to provide a first-hand understanding of the ongoing immigration reforms designed to enhance the ease of doing business, deepen regulatory compliance, and strengthen Nigeria’s migration governance framework.
   In his welcome remarks, the Assistant Comptroller-General, Zone A, E. L. Anungwa, expressed gratitude to the participants and emphasized the Service’s unwavering commitment to fostering open dialogue and effective stakeholder engagement for the seamless execution of these reforms.

3. Delivering the Comptroller-General’s goodwill message, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Visa and Residence, F. U. Nwaneka, highlighted the reforms as strategic innovations aimed at promoting transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence within Nigeria’s Immigration ecosystem. She stressed that collaboration remains critical to achieving these objectives and urged participants to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the new policies.

4. The workshop was formally declared open on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, by the Director of Citizenship and Business, Mrs. Okuboere S. Mukah. The Ministry’s representative underscored the government’s commitment to improving service delivery, strengthening migration governance, and fostering an enabling environment for investment and national development. Similarly, the DG NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Director Legal, Barr. Thompson Akapbio, in his remarks, commended the Nigeria Immigration Service for its relentless drive in ensuring that stakeholders are kept abreast of the various innovations within the Service and urged the Service to maintain its current progressive drive in improving Border Security and Migration Management.

5. The technical sessions featured detailed presentations on the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025, the Expatriate Quota Reform, the application processes for e-CERPAC and e-TWP, and the Post-Amnesty Programme. An interactive session followed, allowing stakeholders to seek necessary clarifications on implementation procedures.

6. The Nigeria Immigration Service reaffirms its dedication to building a transparent, technology-driven, and business-friendly immigration system that supports national development and reinforces constructive collaboration among all stakeholders.

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ACI AS AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
21st October, 2025

The Comptroller General, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, represented by Deputy Comptroller General Works and Logistics, AJ Umanah, alongside members of the NIS Top Management, received a delegation from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited on a working visit. The delegation was led by Beth Adedeji, Country Human Resources Manager, and Mrs. Beverly Ogbaide, Policy and Benefits Manager, on 29th October, 2025, at the Service Headquarters, Abuja.

The visit focused on strengthening already existing collaboration and appreciating the ongoing Reforms by the Service, aimed at promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the management of foreign employment in Nigeria.

Discussions also centered on exploring modalities for seamless compliance with the new policy framework, addressing and resolving any challenges faced by the company, and strengthening collaboration to ensure compliance to the reform process.

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ACI AS AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
29th October, 2025

NIS Leads the Future of Digital Governance: Double Honours at the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (The Presidency), State House Awards Night, Held October 10  2025.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has been honoured by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms as the Best Federal MDA in Public Service Automation, in recognition of its exceptional strides in digital transformation, process innovation, and technology-driven Service Delivery, setting a national benchmark for efficiency and transparency in governance.

At the same event, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award for her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing the Service’s digital modernization agenda.

Assistant Comptroller-General PC Ogbodo, pcc, who heads the Gender and Welfare Unit, received the awards on behalf of the Service and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, expressing appreciation to the Bureau of Public Service Reforms and reaffirming the Service’s dedication to continuous innovation and excellence in governance.

The Nigeria Immigration Service remains resolutely committed to aligning with global best practices, harnessing digital innovation, and delivering world-class service.

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ACI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
13th October, 2025.

PASSING OUT PARADE AND PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSIONING OF THE 50TH SUPERINTENDENT BASIC COURSE: 689 CADETS COMMISSIONED AS OFFICERS.

The Nigeria Immigration Service today held the Passing Out Parade and Presidential Commissioning of the 50th Superintendent Basic Course at the Immigration Training School, Kano. A total of 689 cadets who successfully completed the course were officially commissioned as Officers of the Service.

2. The Commandant of the Immigration Training School, Kano, ACG Idris Ozigi Akande, pcc+, fsi, mnim, mspsp, expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General, KN Nandap pcc mmis fsmn for her exceptional support in enhancing the institution. He noted that the improved facilities have been instrumental in producing quality officers who are not only operationally sound, but also well-equipped with the knowledge and character required to meet contemporary Migration and Border Management demands.
3. The Comptroller-General, KN Nandap pcc, mmis, fsmn during her speech appreciated His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for their support and reform-driven leadership in transforming the Service to a modern, technology driven agency. She urged the newly commissioned officers to serve as vigilant, firm, and strong defenders of the nation’s borders, while balancing their duty with courtesy, fairness, integrity, and professionalism.
4. The reviewing officer, the Honourable Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ably represented by the Secretary to Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj. Gen AM Jibril Rtd congratulated the newly commissioned officers, affirming that Nigeria has entered a new era of immigration management driven by digital innovation, efficiency, and citizen-centered service. He charged the officers to embody these reforms by upholding professionalism, embracing innovation, and driving solutions to Nigeria’s Migration and Border Management challenges.

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ACI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
27th September, 2025

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, received the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, to the Service Headquarters in Abuja today, where they inspected the newly built Centralized Passport Personalization Center.

The delegation toured the facility, accompanied by technical partners who provided detailed briefings on each unit within the state-of-the-art center. Journalists were also present, gaining first-hand insight into this significant milestone in passport administration.

This world-class facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology is designed to put an end to production of passports across multiple centres and centralization in one location. This will significantly boost passport production capacity and streamline the process for Nigerians seeking passports by reducing their waiting time.

The Honorable Minister described the new passport center as a long-awaited achievement, marking a significant milestone for the NIS since 1963. He expressed gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering support, noting that the center will boost daily passport production from 300 to 5,000 units, aligning with global standards. This upgrade is expected to eliminate backlogs and delays, ensuring Nigerians receive their passports in record time.

The Nigeria Immigration Service remains firmly committed to delivering seamless, transparent, and efficient passport services to all Nigerians worldwide, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service.

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ACI AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
18TH SEPTEMBER 2025

NIS PARTNERS GERMAN FEDERAL POLICE, RECEIVES 40 WALKIE-TALKIE RADIOS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONAL CAPACITY

The Nigeria Immigration Service has received forty (40) pieces of Motorola DP4801e Walkie-Talkie Radios donated by the German Federal Police, as part of the ongoing cooperation between both institutions. The official handing-over ceremony took place on 4th August, 2025, at the Service Headquarters, Abuja.

2. Representing the German Embassy at the ceremony were Mr. Felix Haala, Press Counsellor, and Miss Roil Ukwu, Press Communication Officer, on behalf of the German Federal Police.
3. The Comptroller General, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn through the Comptroller for Bilateral and Multilateral engagements AD Crown, expressed appreciation to the German Government for the donation, noting that the equipments will go a long way in boosting communication efficiency, strengthening field operations, and supporting the Service’s broader mandate of ensuring Border Security and effective Migration Management.
4. This engagement further cements the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Germany, while reinforcing shared commitments to security cooperation and improved Migration Governance.

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ACI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
4th August, 2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service top management attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Ministers’ Conference of the Ministry of Interior themed “From Plan to Result – Strengthening Institutional Performance in the Ministry of Interior.” held on 28th August 2025, at Zuma Rock Resort, Suleja, Niger State.

The high-level conference, organized by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, convened 58 senior officers from agencies under the Ministry, all Directors, and members of the Board led by the Secretary Maj. Gen A.M. Jebiri(RtD). Also in attendance was the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman.

The conference facilitated comprehensive discussions on the theme, exploring innovations, reforms, and performance enhancements to optimize the Ministry and its agencies’ efficiency and Service Delivery.

In his keynote address, the Honorable Minister, stressed the imperative of innovation and reforms to boost institutional performance and achieve tangible outcomes. While acknowledging existing challenges, he commended the progress made by agencies and encouraged stakeholders to remain committed to excellence and enhanced Service Delivery, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s vision for a better future.

PRESS RELEASE
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE ANNOUNCES UPWARD REVIEW OF NIGERIAN STANDARD PASSPORT FEES.

In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport, the Nigeria Immigration Service hereby announces an upward review of Nigerian Stardard Passport fees, set to take effect on 1st September, 2025.

2. The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000.

3. Meanwhile, Nigerian Passport Application fees made by Nigerians in diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for 32-page with 5-year validity and $230 for 64-page with 10-year validity.

4. The Service reiterates its commitment to balancing quality service delivery with the need to ensure Passport services are accessible to all Nigerians.

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ACI AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
28TH AUGUST, 2025

The Comptroller General, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, was ably represented by Deputy Comptroller General Works and Logistics, AJ Umanah, alongside members of NIS Top Management, during a strategic meeting with the Czech Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Mr. Radka Konderlova, and his accompanying delegation at the Service Headquarters.

The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between both agencies, focusing on shared security concerns and leveraging in their respective expertise to tackle pressing challenges. Discussions centered on enhancing border security, capacity building for NIS officers, intelligence sharing, and harnessing technological innovations to improve Service Delivery and National Security.

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ACI AS AKINLABI

Service Public Relations Officer

Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja

20th August, 2025