The Ministry of Interior recently issued a Public Notice concerning the updated Guidelines on the Administration of Expatriate Quota and Other Business Instruments. These Guidelines came into effect on January 24, 2022.

The Minister of Interior is to examine all Expatriate Quota Positions on “Permanent Until Reviewed” status. This is to enable the Ministry carry out an assessment of the length of time such instruments have been held and the continued eligibility of holders of such instruments.

All companies and organisations granted Expatriate Quota Positions on “Permanent Until Reviewed” status are required to submit copies of their letters of approval to the Ministry of Interior by February 28, 2022. Failure to submit before the deadline would result in such instruments being cancelled.

Companies and organisations are required to submit Monthly Returns on the utilisation of all approved Expatriate Quota Positions and such submission shall henceforth be made via the Ministry of Interior’s designated online channel (http://www.ecitibiz.interior.gov.ng/). Such companies and organisations are required to ensure that their Expatriates and Nigerian Understudies obtain a National Identification Number (NIN).

Companies and organisations are further required to forward a letter introducing their company representatives to the Ministry of Interior.

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