The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has proposed amendments to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act of 2007, seeking to include foreigners living and working in Nigeria in the National Identification Number (NIN) registration system. The proposed Economy Stabilization Bill would enable the taxation of expatriates and immigrants with taxable income in Nigeria, mandating the … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted Nigerian citizenship to 385 foreigners. According to Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, 317 individuals were given citizenship through naturalization while 68 received it through registration. Rauf Aregbesola stated that all of the candidates satisfied the prerequisites for receiving the honour. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal … Read more
NIS has recovered over 500 national ID cards and PVCs from foreigners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has retrieved 513 National Identity cards and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from foreigners in Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On 19 Suspected Terrorists (FULL LIST) Fake Report: NBC Fines Arise … Read more
Don’t Interfere With Nigerian Politics, Buhari Warned New Diplomats EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned the new diplomats in the country to stay within the limits of their schedules and not meddle in the internal politics of the nation as the 2023 general elections approach. President Buhari said this at the … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says some foreigners without proper documentation are part of the insecurity challenges in the state. He said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa. Makinde said that his administration would commence the checks to ensure that foreigners in the state were properly documented. He called on … Read more
Three nationals of Benin Republic have been arrested in Lagos for allegedly siphoning 6,250 litres of petrol. Parading the suspects, the Commandant of Lagos State Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Paul Ayeni said the suspects were recently arrested by the Nigerian Navy’s patrol team and handed to NSCDC on Dec.5 … Read more
– The Nigerian Immigration Service warned foreigners living in the state to get registered before the expiration of the deadline – Ibrahim said that any foreigner who refuses to get registered will be liable to three years imprisonment – Registration is compulsory for all foreigners, 18 years and above residing in the country The Nigerian … Read more