Nigeria, May 10 -- The Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced that 6,105 candidates have been shortlisted for screening and possible employment into the Nigeria Immigration Service.

The spokesperson NIS, Sunday James, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He advised candidates who will be contacted via email or mobile numbers to check the NIS website for further information.

It said the screening exercise will be free and is expected to commence on May 24.

"The Service is informing the applicants that 6,105 candidates out of the 45,323 have been shortlisted to attend the final screening of credentials and physical fitness, they are to be invited via their emails and SMS on the mobile telephone...