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Modernising Mobility: Assessing Nigeria’s 2025 Immigration Reforms And The Road Ahead

Nigeria’s immigration landscape entered a transformative phase from April 2025 as the Federal Ministry of Interior, working in close collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service, introduced a series of reforms aimed at modernising mobility and strengthening national security.

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

US Introduces Visa Bond For Nigerians

The United States Department of State (‘DOS') has announced the implementation of a Visa Bond Pilot Program requiring certain B1/B2 visa applicants to post financial bonds for $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000.

Nigeria Immigration

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In December 2025

The CBN, NIS, NCC, FRCN) and SEC issued a series of Press Releases, Circulars, Directives, Public Notices and Guidelines in December 2025, containing information and directives for the Financial Services, Immigration, Telecommunication, and the general public.

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

E-Visa Replaces Visa On Arrival In Nigeria For Short-Time Visitors

A new visa application system which took effect from 1 May 2025 has been introduced in Nigeria. The new visa application system introduces an e-Visa which has officially replaced the issuance of Visa on Arrival (VOA) from 1 May 2025.

Nigeria Immigration

MS

Mandel Solicitors

NIS Unveils Plans To Introduce A Single Travel Emergency Passport

Nigeria Immigration

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

A Simple Guide To Foreign Investors Doing Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

The Nigeria Immigration Service Introduces Post- Amnesty Documentation Programme

Nigeria Immigration

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Regulatory Insights: NIS Launches New Online CERPAC Platform

Nigeria Immigration

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

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

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

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

Nigeria Immigration

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Update On U.S. Visa Policy For Nigerian Citizens

Nigeria Immigration

DC

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Immigration

KN

KPMG Nigeria

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

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Adams & Adams

ESG- Driven Transformation In Nigeria's Mining Sector: Bridging Policy, Practice And Profitability

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

How To Obtain A Nigerian E-Visa

The Nigerian e-Visa (electronic visa) system was launched on the 1st of May, 2025, as part of efforts to modernize and simplify the immigration process.

Nigeria Immigration

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Resolution Law Firm

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

On 2 May 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Interior, announced the introduction of 2 (two) new visa and immigration solutions...

Nigeria Immigration

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

On 1st May 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), launched sweeping reforms to the country's expatriate administration and visa regime.

Nigeria Immigration

PL

Pavestones Legal

Federal Government Announces Immigration Crackdown On Irregular Migrants

The Federal Government has announced plans to take strict action against irregular migrants in the country starting 1 August, 2025.

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Famsville Immigration Newsletter (February – March 2025)

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Famsville Immigration Newsletter – April 2025

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

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

Nigeria Immigration

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Immigration

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Immigration Practice Regulatory Update

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Requirements For Work Permits And Visas In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

R

Resolution Law Firm

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Reviews Service Fees

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

Reduced Biometric Fees For Nigerian Visa On Arrival For African Nationals

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

Requirements For Expatriate Quota In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

R

Resolution Law Firm

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

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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.

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

Reduced Biometric Fees For Nigerian Visa On Arrival For African Nationals

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) reduced the Visa on Arrival (VOA) biometric fee for African nationals from the previous flat rate of One Hundred and Seventy United States Dollars...

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

Requirements For Expatriate Quota In Nigeria

The expatriate quota system in Nigeria is an essential component of the country's immigration policy.

Nigeria Immigration

R

Resolution Law Firm

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

On 14 August 2024, Nigerians woke up to the news of the seizure of three (3) Nigeria's presidential jets, as ordered by a French court. The seizure stems from an application...

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Decoding Nigerian Passports: A Traveller's Essential Handbook

Nigeria Immigration

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

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.

Nigeria Immigration

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

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 affect Nigerians...

Worldwide Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

Requirements For Work Permit In Nigeria

The primary way of obtaining a work permit in Nigeria is through work. Other methods include marriage and study routes.

Nigeria Immigration

R

Resolution Law Firm

Do You Intend To Apply For Visa Anytime Soon? Do You Know The Visa Entry Requirement And Duration Period For The Visa You Are Applying For?

Nigeria Immigration

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Nomos Legal Practice

Will I Be Able To Re-Enter The U.S. If I Overstay My Tourist Visa?

Nigeria Immigration

NL

Nomos Legal Practice

Re-Entry To The U.S. After Removal (Deportation, Expulsion, Or Extradition)

Nigeria Immigration

NL

Nomos Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

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

Nigeria Immigration

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Implementation Of The Expatriate Employee Levy

Nigeria Immigration

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Immigration

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

The Ministry Of Interior Introduces Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Employment

SA

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

B

Bloomfield Law

Implementation Of The Expatriate Employment Levy Introduced By The Nigerian Government

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

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

Nigeria Employment

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

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

Nigeria Immigration

B

Bloomfield Law

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Applying For A Nigerian Subject To Regularization Visa (STR) | Nigerian Work And Residence Permit (Video)

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Firmus Advisory

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