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  • Security Operations: Military Dismisses Katsina Amnesty Rumors

    Security Operations: Military Dismisses Katsina Amnesty Rumors

    Security Operations: Military Dismisses Katsina Amnesty Rumors

    The Nigerian Military has denied claims of an amnesty deal involving the release of 70 suspected bandits in Katsina, saying releases occurred only after intelligence clearance and that kinetic operations remain ongoing.

    Additional coverage across Nigerian media and stakeholder reactions indicate that the implications of the development will be closely watched in the coming days as policy, security, and market signals evolve.

    Echotitbits take: The controversy reflects a communication gap between state-level narratives and federal military messaging. Public confidence will hinge on transparency around screening, releases, and operational outcomes.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/amnesty-international-report-lacks-depth-misleading-dhq/ (2026-01-22)

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    2026-01-22 18:00:00

     

  • Nigeria’s expired-visa amnesty: what September 30 means—and what happens after

    Nigeria’s expired-visa amnesty: what September 30 means—and what happens after

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    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    According to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty) provides a window for foreigners who overstayed or violated visa conditions to regularise their immigration status before penalties apply.

    NIS says the initiative targets holders of expired Visa-on-Arrival and other expired entry visas, alongside wider compliance under Nigeria’s evolving visa regime.

    After the deadline, enforcement mechanisms—including fines and re-entry restrictions—are expected to tighten for non-compliant residents and sponsors.

    NIS states the grace period “extends until 30th September 2025,” while Vanguard quoted an NIS spokesperson saying the scheme “runs until September 30 2025.”

    Echotitbits take: For businesses and diaspora-linked employers, the key is audit-and-regularise now—especially for visiting staff and dependents. Watch for post-amnesty enforcement and any new portal-driven compliance checks.

    Source: Nigeria Immigration Service — July 2025 (https://immigration.gov.ng/expired-visa-holders/