The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that expatriates who overstay their visas by more than six months will face a five-year entry ban. Those who overstay for one year will face a 10-year ban. As part of the stricter…
Nigeria has called for collaboration with the Sahel and West African countries on information and data sharing for effective border control. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the call on Tuesday while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has advocated for internationally harmonised laws on cyber-enabled organised immigration crimes. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in London. Tunji-Ojo…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal…
By Matthew Denis The Federal Government through the minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has set up a committee to address the allegations surrounding expatriate quota in the oil sector. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security through strategic reforms and collaborations. Speaking at a high-level meeting with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC)…
The Federal Government has inaugurated 39 Operational Vehicles and five bullet resistance Guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), for effective and efficient service delivery nationwide. Speaking at the event on Friday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government is set to establish a National Paramilitary Academy. Tunji-Ojo said this on Wednesday when the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, led…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deploy new passport printers to two Consulates in the United States of America. Mr Babatunde Alao, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister…
The federal government has declared December 25-26, and January 1, 2025, as public holidays. The public holidays are to commemorate the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, announced the dates in a…
