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08 May 2025

Nigeria's new immigration regulations and upcoming changes discussed

On 1 May 2025, Nigeria's Minister of Interior, in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), introduced several reforms impacting foreign nationals, with additional changes set to be rolled out in the coming months. On 11 April 2025, Nigeria's Minister of Interior announced significant reforms to the Expatriate Administration System, aimed at enhancing the monitoring of the Expatriate Quota (EQ) program, digitizing residence permits, simplifying employment and residency processes, and improving national security.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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