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Regulatory Insights: NIS Launches New Online CERPAC Platform

The Nigerian Immigration Service (‘NIS') recently announced the launch of a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (‘CERPAC'), marking a significant shift in Nigeria's immigration system.

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Babalakin & Co.

Nigeria's Immigration Reforms 2025: A New Era Of Digitalisation And Compliance

Over the past few months, Nigeria's immigration system has undergone sweeping reforms, reshaping visa issuance to foreign nationals to enter, reside, and work in the country.

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Nigeria's Immigration Reforms: Balancing Governance, Growth, And Global Mobility

For decades, Nigeria's immigration policy has centred on border control. Yet in today's interconnected economy, borders are no longer just lines of defence; they are gateways to investment, talent, and innovation.

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KPMG Nigeria

Update On U.S. Visa Policy For Nigerian Citizens

The US Department of States recently released a statement regarding the issuance of non-immigrant visas to Nigerian citizens.

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria Immigration Service Launches Digital Residence Permit Application Platform

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

Federal Ministry Of Interior Announces Major Innovations In Expatriate Administration And Visa Policy

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain A Nigerian E-Visa

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Resolution Law Firm

Nigeria Launches E-Visa System And Automated Landing And Exit Cards

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigerian Immigration Update: Major Reforms In Expatriate Administration And Visa Regime

Nigeria Immigration

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Pavestones Legal

Federal Government Announces Immigration Crackdown On Irregular Migrants

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Famsville Immigration Newsletter (February – March 2025)

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Famsville Immigration Newsletter – April 2025

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Federal Ministry Of Interior Announces Major Reforms In Expatriate Administration And Visa Policy

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

Legal Implications Of Ransomware In Nigeria: Legal Risks, Regulatory Duties And Cybersecurity Compliance

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Policy Analysis Of The 2025 Tax Reform Acts Pt.2 - The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025

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Tunde & Adisa

Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: Lessons From Mobley v. Workday For Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.

How Can Nigeria's Blue Economy Ministry Help Build A $1 Trillion Economy?

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

Expatriate Quota In Nigeria: A Complete Guide For Foreign Companies | Work Permits & Immigration

The Expatriate Quota is an approval granted by the Federal Ministry of Interior on behalf of the Nigerian government.

Nigeria Immigration

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The Trusted Advisors

Immigration Practice Regulatory Update

Famsville is pleased to present an in-depth review of the latest updates in immigration law.

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Requirements For Work Permits And Visas In Nigeria

Nigeria is a prominent destination for expatriates, business professionals, and investors seeking opportunities in Africa.

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Resolution Law Firm

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Reviews Service Fees

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission ("NIPC" or the "Commission"), through a circular dated September 2, 2024, announced revised fees to process applications within its purview.

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Bloomfield Law

Reduced Biometric Fees For Nigerian Visa On Arrival For African Nationals

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Requirements For Expatriate Quota In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

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Resolution Law Firm

Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Ltd. v. Nigeria: How The Concept Of Attribution Applies In International Investment Arbitration

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Decoding Nigerian Passports: A Traveller's Essential Handbook

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Statutory End-of-Assignment Notifications For Expatriates In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

Immigration In Nigeria: An Overview Of Relevant Legal Considerations

Nigeria Immigration

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nationwide Protest Likely To Impact Immigration Application Processing Times

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Fragomen

Global Immigration Trends - July 2024

Worldwide Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Procedure And Requirements For Work Permit And Visas In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

No Taxation Without Legislative Consent: A Review Of The Legality Of The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nationwide Protest Likely To Impact Immigration Application Processing Times

Embassies and government offices in Abuja, Nigeria are temporarily closed and government offices and embassies in Lagos are operating with reduced staff and office hours due to a nationwide protest...

Nigeria Immigration

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Fragomen

Global Immigration Trends - July 2024

This global migration summary provides an overview of the latest updates and trends in immigration policies, highlighting shifts in various regions across the world and how it affects...

Worldwide Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Procedure And Requirements For Work Permit And Visas In Nigeria

Foreign nationals seeking to enter, work, or reside in Nigeria must meet the country's Immigration Rules.

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Adeola Oyinlade & Co

No Taxation Without Legislative Consent: A Review Of The Legality Of The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) In Nigeria

It is commonplace in the jurisprudence of taxation in Nigeria that there is no taxation without legislative consent. This implies that the imposition of any levy or tax in Nigeria must be authorized by the National Assembly.

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Global Immigration Trends - June 2024

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Bloomfield Law

The Federal Ministry Of Interior Directs Prompt Filing Of Expatriate Quota Monthly Returns On The E-Citibiz Portal.

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI') has released a new circular directing all companies utilizing its services promptly file their quota returns on FMI's...

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Bloomfield Law

An Analysis Of Nigeria's Immigration Landscape Through A Global Lens

Migration is a global trend. Countries around the world are experiencing a significant increase in cross-border movement either as origin countries of migration or destination countries.

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Tope Adebayo LP

Implementation Of The Expatriate Employee Levy

The Federal Government of Nigeria, on 27th February 2024, approved the implementation of the Expatriate Employee Levy Scheme ("EEL Scheme").

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Federal Government Of Nigeria Suspends The Implementation Of The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL)

After introducing the Expatriate Employment Levy ('EEL' or the 'Levy') via the EEL Handbook on 27th February, 2024, ...

Nigeria Immigration

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Ministry Of Interior Introduces Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria's Digital Immigration Transformation - Online Access To Immigration Documents

Nigeria Immigration

Ruach Chambers

Schedule Of Penalties For Late Filing Of Expatriate Quota Monthly Returns In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

GRF Dalley and Partners

Update: Changes Introduced To The Immigration Act 2015 By The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022

Nigeria Commercial

GRF Dalley and Partners

The Nigerian Government Suspends The Implementation Of The Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Implementation Of The Expatriate Employment Levy Introduced By The Nigerian Government

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Regulatory Alert: Federal Ministry Of Interior - Introduction Of Expatriate Employment Levy And Other Matters

Nigeria Employment

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Implications Of Burkina Faso, Niger, And Mali's Announced Departure From The Economic Community Of West African States

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Federal Government Suspends The Implementation Of The Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

Regulatory Update: The Imposition Of Expatriate Employment Levy On Companies

Nigeria Employment

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Pavestones Legal

The Federal Government Of Nigeria Introduces Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Federal Government Launches The Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Immigration

Nigeria Immigration

Ajumogobia & Okeke

Mandatory Expatriate Quota Returns Submission Through The Federal Ministry Of Interior Ecitibiz Website

Nigeria Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Global Immigration Trends - February 2024

Worldwide Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

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