The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, deported a total of 61 foreign nationals from the country in August 2024.
This is according to a report released by the Service detailing its achievements for August 2024.
NIS said the exercise is to address and curb the issue of irregular migration in the country.
The report partly read, “The NIS eased out 61 foreign nationals to address irregular migration. The new Visa Policy facilitated 8,352 Visas on Arrival.”
Recall that this is not the first time the Immigration Service has deported foreign nationals from the country.
The NIS had between 2020 and 2022, deported 70 foreigners from Nigeria.
Trending
- BUA Group Condemns Killing of NSCDC Operatives in Okpella
- Tinubu Congratulates Shettima on NES Award
- DSS Petitions X On Sowore’s Post Labeling Tinubu A Criminal
- Angela Rayner Quits As Deputy Prime Minister
- EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted For Money Laundering
- Sirika Denies Spending N100b On Failed Nigeria Air Project
- Ex-IGP Solomon Arase Dies In Abuja
- Colombian Vice-President Arrives Nigeria on 3-Day Working Visit
© 2025 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.