Immigration compliance has become a major enforcement priority in Nigeria. Recent regulatory crackdowns on irregular expatriate employment, visa overstays, and abuse of business permits have placed companies and foreign nationals under increased scrutiny.
With Nigeria seeking to balance foreign investment with local employment protection, immigration law has moved from being a routine administrative process to a serious compliance risk area.
This article provides a legal overview of Nigeria’s immigration framework, expatriate quota requirements, CERPAC compliance, and the legal implications of non-compliance.