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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.

Nigeria Immigration

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

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

For several years, foreigners who come into Nigeria were expected to make an application for a visa on arrival before arrival and upon approval a visa will be issued...

Nigeria Immigration

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria Immigration Service Launches Digital Residence Permit Application Platform

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a digital platform for processing the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC) applications.

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

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

On 30 June 2025, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced a series of major innovations in visa and expatriate administration during a stakeholder sensitization workshop jointly organized by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Federal Ministry of Interior.

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain A Nigerian E-Visa

Nigeria Immigration

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Resolution Law Firm

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

Nigeria Immigration

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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

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

Nigeria Immigration

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The Trusted Advisors

Immigration Practice Regulatory Update

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Requirements For Work Permits And Visas In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

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Resolution Law Firm

Understanding Commercial And Microfinance Banking Licenses In Nigeria (TALP's Fintech Series 3)

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Setting Up A Company In Nigeria As A Foreigner – A Brief Guide

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

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KPMG Nigeria

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

Global Immigration Trends - June 2024

Worldwide Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

Requirements For Work Permit In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

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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

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

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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

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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?

Visas can also be single-entry, which means the visa is cancelled as soon as the holder leaves the country; double-entry or multiple-entry, which permits double or multiple entries into the country with the same visa.

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

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Nomos Legal Practice

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

In a bid to drive economic growth and foster local workforce development, the Ministry of Interior (the "Ministry") launched the Expatriate Employment Levy on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

In a landmark move to streamline and modernize its immigration system, Nigeria has introduced a revolutionary policy enabling individuals to obtain immigration documents online.

Nigeria Immigration

Ruach Chambers

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

The Federal Ministry of Interior has issued a notice to all companies that effective from December 2023, a penalty fee will be implemented for late filing of Expatriate Quota Monthly Returns.

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

Global Immigration Trends - February 2024

Worldwide Immigration

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Bloomfield Law

E-Filing Of Expatriate Quota Returns With The Federal Ministry Of Interior In Nigeria: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) And Answers.

Nigeria Immigration

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Expatriate Employment And Residency In Nigeria – Financial Implications And Considerations By Grace Durojaiye And Oyinade Adewumi

Nigeria Immigration

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KPMG Nigeria

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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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