The Nigerian Senate passes the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill

By Oluwatoyin Nathaniel of G. Elias & Co 1. Introduction 1.1 Nigeria has for many years sought to amend the regulatory and legislative framework for its oil and gas industry. An offshoot of this pursuit is the Petroleum Industry Bill several versions of which the Nigerian National Assembly has debated for more than seventeen (17) … Continue reading The Nigerian Senate passes the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill

HOW TO OBTAIN EXPATRIATE QUOTA, BUSINESS PERMITS & RESIDENCE PERMITS IN NIGERIA

For foreign participation in the Nigeria business sphere, certain permits are required of investors, such permits include, but not limited to expatriate quotas, business permits, residence permits.   Expatriate Quota is the official permit given to business organizations operating in Nigeria to employ non-Nigerians into specifically approved job designations. It also specifies the duration of … Continue reading HOW TO OBTAIN EXPATRIATE QUOTA, BUSINESS PERMITS & RESIDENCE PERMITS IN NIGERIA