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Minister directs NIS to process e-visa applications within 24 hours

THE Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure foreigners pursuing visas into...
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News

FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday as public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitri

THE Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10 respectively as public holidays to mark...
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News

Easter: Nigerian gov’t declares Friday, Monday public holidays

THE Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024 as public holidays. A statement by the...
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Crime

Over 54,000 inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria – NCS

DATA from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) have shown that 54,141 inmates await trial in Nigeria. The number represents 69...
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Investigations

How Corrupt immigration officers extort Nigerian passport seekers despite launch of digital portal

THE Nigeria Immigration Service launched an electronic passport application in 2019 to curb corruption and improve the application process...
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Education

Sallah: Kano approves 10-day holiday for schools

THE Kano State Government has approved a ten-day holiday for schools in the state as Muslims worldwide celebrate the...
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