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In the past year, Nigeria implemented comprehensive reforms to its immigration framework, aimed at enhancing border security, curbing illegal migration, and modernising migration governance. These measures reflect the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing national security concerns while digitising administrative processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
Introduction
In the past year, Nigeria implemented comprehensive reforms to its immigration framework, aimed at enhancing border security, curbing illegal migration, and modernising migration governance. These measures reflect the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing national security concerns while digitising administrative processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
The Reforms:
1. E-Visa Roll Out.
The e-Visa Application System was officially rolled out on 1 May 2025 and replaces the erstwhile Visa on Arrival process. The system is now fully operational through an online platform, enabling eligible foreign nationals to apply for and obtain short-term visas electronically before travelling to Nigeria. By digitising the visa application process.ened Governance: The ISA 2025 also tightens governance, including the expansion of the capital markets tribunal.
2. Automation of the Temporary Work Permit (TWP) application process.
Automation of the TWP process is designed to accelerate the issuance of short-term work authorisations for expatriates while improving procedural transparency. While the digital workflow promises reduced processing timelines and limited human intervention, its effectiveness will depend on portal stability and intra-agency coordination.
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