The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border, Kebbi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, (SPRO) Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI), Kenneth Udo on Sunday in Abuja. Udo said that … Read more
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has confirmed receiving a high profile human trafficking suspect from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The confirmation is contained in a statement on Friday in Abuja by a Press Officer in NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye. Adekoye said the suspect, Uadiale-Christiana Jacob, popularly … Read more
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the installation of e-gates at five of the nation’s international airports has enhanced the nation’s security architecture. Speaking specifically, Tunji-Ojo said ten wanted persons were arrested in a matter of days due to the improved technology. The Minister said the gates are integrated to data and watchlist provided … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja, describing it as a fulfilment of his administration’s promise to drive impactful changes in the country. Tinubu, speaking at the inauguration, noted that the complex, built by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), would enhance Nigeria’s security architecture, transform … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday named its state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Tinubu. Mrs Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller General, NIS, made the announcement during the inauguration of the centre in Abuja. The complex, which is the first of its kind in Africa, is a multi-faceted facility comprising several critical components. … Read more