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Extortion: Nigeria Immigration bans cash payments at passport offices




The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has banned cash payments for passport processing as part of efforts to eliminate corruption at all passport offices nationwide.‎

NIS spokesperson, Sunday James, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.

He‎ said the Comptroller General of the NIS, Muhammad Babandede, had directed that henceforth all payments for passport processing must be done online and through designated banks‎.‎

He said the NIS boss had, in a circular, directed‎ all passport control officers not to allow cash payments in any of the passport premises.
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“All payments in respect to passport processing are to be done by applicants through banks to generate application ID and reference number on the NIS portal and not through an individual or touts,” Mr. James said.

This followed reports by PREMIUM TIMES exposing entrenched corruption at passport offices, where Immigration officials connive with touts to rip off applicants.
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According to him, the NIS CG has also ordered an‎ investigation into allegations of passport racketeering at some passport offices in Lagos with a view to sanitising the system.‎

Mr. James therefore urged passport applicants to ensure that all categories of Nigerian passports fees were done online.

‎“Passport applicants are therefore strongly advised to visit the NIS website www.immigration.gov.ng to confirm the approved fees for all categories of Nigerian Passports and age groups before making payments,” he added.

He said the management of all passport offices have been directed to paste all information required at the premises to guide applicants in line with the executive orders.
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He urged Nigerians to direct any complaint or enquiries to 07080607900 and the email address nis.servicom@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng.
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The spokesperson advised applicants against patronising touts or agents‎ in order to ensure efficient service delivery.
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The NIS boss had vowed to stamp out corruption in the operations of the NIS as part of efforts to reposition the Service and ensure efficient service delivery. (NAN)

It's getting dull here fa... Ok, if no one has any news, then let's lift our spirit by discussing how rewarding we think it is working with NIS..

With the little info available... I think the board should draw conclusions next week or after...

bytheyan:
what's going on, is it that ntax participants will be the ones to take our place?

nah... I don't think so..

This Forum is as silent as the recruitment itself..

lebete3000:
Have you seen doctors recruited into NSCDC? abeg lemme just start with Immigration I'm familiar with.

Plus I think even interms of pay immigration pays more.

Ohcanada:
is JESUS CHRIST is not greater and more powerful than all the godfathers or dogfathers

well... He is ofcus... Dats y u gotta pray hard..

Missosinlu:
I hope so too. Cos if they're compiling now, it shouldn't take long to release the list. Na here we dey sha, fingers crossed.

yeah... It shouldn't... But don't forget dis is the time politics is highly played hence the delays... But still... We waiting.

Missosinlu:
They should hurry up with whatever they have planned. Let people know their fate and know how to proceed. It's actually tiring. They're dragging.

let's hope they conclude everything this week or next... It's actually very tiring.. wish I know their deadline..

Surulady:
thumbs up brothe in God's favour may God help us all

Amen my brother.... He will make a way for us.. Thanks.

GentlemanAyo:
Bottom? Jeez!

lolz... Botton... U should know that's a typo error. More importantly.. you got the message.

OrangeDream:
You have not said anything!!!.

sorry if u were expecting me to tell u the list is coming out on a particular day. Dats the little info I heard that I shared... Dats wat we do right?. Plus you can use this info to press ur bottom harder... Us wey na papa God we get, we go pray harder. All the same good luck to everyone.

I got news today from someone in churchk who is on top of this matter, that it's now that the board will start working on the list. He also told me that the godfathers interested in the recruitment are very powerful and many. Slots are on high shortage, all we can do now is to pray for God's Favour.

youdontknowme:
You're minding that one. Some people would come and post rubbish here after smoking weed

Ahahahahahahàhaha... Mehn... Dis guy get mouth..

I guess something went wrong today concerning the release of the list... Well according to Mrkong.

lastjudge:
Oga you ar not ryt.. . Court is the only way to get back what the government has falsely taken 4rm you.

No doubt u are ryt... But dis is Naija we are talking about... You should know better.

FixNaija:
Shut the Bleep up and concentrate on your problem

You know am demn ryt... That's why you are so angry..

goodguy4sure:
Hello Great People....
Information reaching my two ears now is that, the memo seeking to begin the screening for the already selected applicants for NIS 2017 is still waiting approval from the ministry of interior who inturn have sent it to Mr President through the NSA...
lets remain Hopeful ...as emails will soon start dropping for the pre-Screening Test at different Location...[b][/b]

it's a progress... Thanks for the info.

lastjudge:
Reason y immigration hav not shortlisted
Press release. Nigeria officers and men sue Nigeria Immigration Service
https://www.nairaland.com/4007401/press-release-582-officers-men

Taking the government to Court on issue of employment... Lol.. This people are still learners fa as far as Nigeria government is concern.

MrKong:
Nothing is 100% certain in life, and you shouldn't expect it to be...however, bar any major event tomorrow...I have it in good information that the list will/should be out

That's just wat I needed to hear... More assurance that it's legit. Dont get me wrong, I am happy u shared such info here.. Thanks once again..

MrKong:
You misrepresent me...I'm the Night King and I've got a hundred thousand army of undead and a ice breathing dragon, and I don't joke about stuffs(I say what I mean and mean what I say)...so run brother run!

Lol.. this Mrkong.. I think u have being watching too much movies lately... Still sure of ur Friday? Or it's just part of ur script..

MrKong:
Source abi sauce?

I am the source of this information to you, take it that way...if you are asking me for the source of my own information, then you are sticking your nose in where it does not belong and it may end up bloody

Chill bro... Anyone can decide and write anything here just to get people's attention. I just wanted to be sure ur info is authentic. And since u sound so sure... Am good.

MrKong:
I've got some fantastic news people,







Hold still








Wait for it








List will be out by Friday

source please..

domzy007:
I tire oo. And the longer the delay the more they politicize the recruitment process!

Exactly... It's too bad..

Considering this is a paramilitary recruitment... It's taking wey too much time, with little or no news..

Anusiemgood:
very right bro..

Very Very right bro..

Who else thinks this 1,112 slots announced is just for formalities... NIS is Gona employ people more than that,.

Hi i find this thread interesting, my question is are those wit computer science qualifications made to go 4 field work as others or they do their work at the office only?thank you

ok... Am also interested in the answer for this question... Can someone please help us out..

Anusiemgood:
The graduation ceremony of the 21st Inspectorate Basic Course took place at the Nigeria Immigration Training School, Umuowa Orlu, Imo State on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, who represented Governor Rochas Okorocha; the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mohammed Babandede; the Secretary to the Imo State Government (SSG), Sir George Eche; Alhaji Ado Jaffar, a Commissioner at the CIFPB Board, who represented the Minister of Interior.

There were also Maj-Gen. E.E. Bassey (rtd), a Deputy Comptroller of NIS, U. Faruku, Brig-Gen. Akama, Brig-Gen. Ikegwuoha (rtd); Comptrollers of Immigration, the Comptroller of Prison, the Police, the Ezes, high chiefs, traditional rulers and others.

Report a problem.

link please..

Generaloluseye:
I have asked this ? Before too. I think they pay it indifferently based on what I saw in the 2007 version of the compass. Onlr housing allowance is not consolidated

exactly... I think it stated that housing allowance will be paid only to staff whom the government haven't provided accommodation to them..

omochelsea004:
u thought or u know? ASI2 is 9 months in total, 3 months induction training at state command & 6 months in training school, ASI2 is senior cadre

Just the answer I didn't Wana c.. Nigeria army does their training for 9months, I thought NIS will be less considering the fact it is paramilitary.

Hello guys, let's hear some reviews about working with the Nigerian Immigration service, if we have officers here in the house.���