The Nigerian government has taken a couple of steps to curb the spread of Covid-19 and the Delta variant in Nigeria. One of such steps is the introduction of stringent restrictions...

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

As an update on our article on countries that were placed on the red-list in Nigeria, we would like to bring to your attention that India was removed from the list on the 13th of September 2021...

As an update on our article on an Overview of the Expatriate Employment Levy in Nigeria...

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through the Comptroller-General of NIS, Mr Mohammed Babandede has recently announced plans to increase the validity of passports issued to adults from five (5) to ten (10) years.

The Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari on 5 th July 2018 signed the Executive Order 6 of 2018 (EO6) on the preservation of suspicious asset recovered from corrupt officials.

It is not unusual for foreign embassies and consulates to request that documents are to be translated, notarized, and or authenticated/legalized.

Under the Rules, a distinction is made between those who died testate and those who died intestate.

On 24 January 2022, the Federal Ministry of Interior (FMOI), released new guidelines and requirements which include the mandatory electronic submission of Expatriate Monthly Returns.

Over 23% of pregnant Nigerian women insist on giving birth to their children abroad.

Expatriate quota in Nigeria is an approval granted by the Minister of Interior affairs to foreign or indigenous companies to enable foreign employees, directors or owners of businesses work in Nigeria.

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

On July 30, 2024, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja delivered a landmark ruling in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/665/2023, Primetech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited...

The effect of the Rules of Court in civil jurisprudence especially as it relates to determining the rights and liabilities of individuals and businesses in non-criminal proceedings before the Courts cannot be over-emphasized.

By virtue of Regulation 13 of the Companies Regulations 2021 ("the Regulation"), all existing companies whose issued capital are less than the minimum issued share capital...

This month, we examine pertinent guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") to players in the financial services sector. We have highlighted these key updates and their impact on the relevant stakeholders.

Application for a VOA is strictly an online process.

"We've seen an increased positive interest coming from Africa and in particular Nigeria" Dominica's...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently published a draft guideline on cybersecurity for Deposit Money Banks (DMB'S) and Payment Service Providers (PSP's).

On 13th June, 2022, the National Information Technology Development Agency ("NITDA") issued a draft Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries(the "Code").