Immigration
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The plight of Nigerians in the Philippines has reached a critical stage, with increasing diplomatic and immigration difficulties exacerbated by the dilapidated state of Nigeria’s embassy in Manila. Tony Marioghae, Presiding Bishop of TEAM International and President of Nigerians in Diaspora (NIDOPHIL) Philippines, has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action to address…
1 Feb
The Nigeria Citizen Action Group, (NCAG), has said that the Federal Government's reforms in the areas of immigration and prisons
30 Jan
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the Federal Government is keen on centralising passport production in Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo said this in a statement on Wednesday night following his meeting with top officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). "In the heart of our government is the people because they make up the…
21 Jan
President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.
21 Jan
The Nigeria Immigration Service, Illela Border Command, Sokoto State, has apprehended two female victims of human trafficking heading
22 Nov
The Dublin office of lawyer Malachy Steenson doubles as his election campaign headquarters. Outside is an Irish tricolour and a sign reading: "Take back our nation." Inside, Steenson summarised his platform for the November 29 vote. "We need to close the borders and stop any more migrants coming in," he told AFP. Ireland is one…
11 Nov
US president-elect Donald Trump said late Sunday he was bringing back hardline immigration official Tom Homan to oversee the country's borders in the incoming administration. The 78-year-old Republican tycoon has pledged to launch -- on day one of his presidency -- the largest deportation operation of undocumented immigrants in US history. "I am pleased to…
24 Oct
In a significant policy shift, the Canadian government announced on Thursday that it would reduce immigration targets to address rising public concerns over population growth. The decision follows a surge in the country's population, which reached 41 million, largely driven by an unprecedented influx of new arrivals, with immigration accounting for almost 98% of…
14 Oct
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has tasked the newly promoted 227 personnel in Kebbi State to justify their promotion with hard work and dedication. The Assistant Comptroller General of NIS, ACG Sa'idu Bashir Daura, gave the task at the official decoration of the newly promoted officers and men of NIS, Kebbi State Command. He said:…
30 Sep
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Immigration Forum has elected Nigeria's Kemi Nandap as its chairperson. Spokesman of the Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, a Deputy Comptroller, who made the disclosure, said that the organisation recently converged in Banjul, Gambia, to dialogue with the aim of addressing migration and mobility challenges in…
30 Sep
France's new interior minister has backed holding a referendum on immigration, as he seeks to restore "order", while admitting the constitution currently does not allow the holding of such a vote. "We can't hold a referendum on immigration in France," Bruno Retailleau said, speaking to broadcaster LCI late on Sunday. "I regret that." Asked whether…
25 Sep
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has raised concerns over a worrisome rise in fraudulent recruitment activities being executed by scammers nationwide. This warning was issued in a statement on Wednesday by Immigration spokesman, Kenneth Udo. The NIS said that all legitimate recruitment exercises are conducted transparently, based on merit,…
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The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the…
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The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.…
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The governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The mission stated that the programme…
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Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
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A group, the Concerned Nigerians, has raised concerns about an alleged plot to frustrate the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, including the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. The group called on President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure that no one undermines the achievements recorded in the oil sector.…
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Following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government council elections of October 5, council chairmen in Rivers State have formally handed over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The handover ceremony was held on Monday at various secretariats in line with Governor Siminalayi Fubara's directive, issued during his Sunday broadcast. Ezebunwo,…
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed that governance will prevail despite the opposition in the state. Fubara made the remark while inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters newly built by his administration in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to him, the course of governance is irreversible despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration; victory…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
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LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mrs. Osaretin Demuren. The bank praised Demuren for her leadership, particularly in strengthening LAPO’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. Dr. Ehigiamusoe, a seasoned microfinance expert, brings over three decades of experience in financial inclusion and economic development.…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…