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| Format: | Recurso digital |
| Language: | English |
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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17846190 |
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- <p>Social media platforms have become central to public information consumption in <br>Nigeria, yet they are equally powerful conduits for misinformation that undermines <br>compliance across all directorates of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). False <br>narratives, ranging from counterfeit recruitment advertisements and fraudulent <br>passport updates to misleading interpretations of visa bans and residency rules, <br>significantly distort public understanding of immigration processes. These <br>distortions directly affect compliance with regulations governing passports, visas, <br>expatriate residency, border entry/exit procedures, migrant management, <br>investigation and enforcement, airport operations, land-border controls, and <br>ECOWAS free-movement protocols.<br>This paper synthesizes the multifaceted impacts of misinformation across core NIS <br>directorates, drawing upon government publications, fact-check reports, academic <br>studies, and migration-focused analyses. It incorporates specific concerns relating to <br>overstays by expatriates and ECOWAS nationals, misuse of e-Visa processes, non-<br>compliance by foreign workers, and false beliefs regarding abolished policies such <br>as Visa on Arrival. The review concludes with strategic policy recommendations <br>aimed at strengthening digital governance, improving public literacy, and enhancing <br>the operational resilience of the Nigeria Immigration Service in the digital era.</p>