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The Nigerian Immigration Service has provided the following information in relation to residence permits for expatriates living in Nigeria: A paper type residence permit is no longer a valid document. All expatriates residing in Nigeria are requested to obtain a new residence permit, known as CERPAC. Companies employing expatriates should ensure that relevant application forms are procured, completed and forwarded with relevant documents to the Nigerian Immigration Service for renewal before the expiry of the last CERPAC issued. To ensure compliance with the changes, a field enforcement team is in place for monitoring.  Expatriates are advised to carry their original documents for presentation to immigration officers when requested. Expatriates who have not changed to CERPAC will be charged an additional changeover fee equivalent to 100% of the approved CERPAC fee. Expatriates who do not comply with the requirements will be deemed to have violate...

Following is a guideline on how to register a marriage in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under Nigerian law.    Marriage is registered at a local public registry, which requires a Letter of Marriage Intention and payment of a fee of Naira 2,000. A person under 18 years of age, who wishes to register a marriage, is required to present a letter of consent from his or her parents. The registry will display the Letter of Marriage Intention for 21 days on a public notice board. Provided that no objection to the intended marriage is made during the 21 day period, a couple may then register their marriage. Birth certificates or official documents showing the ages of the couple are required together with the results of HIV and genotype tests. A divorcee must produce a divorce certificate, while a widow or a widower is required to present the death certificate of the late spouse. A marriage registrar may witness the exchange of oaths by the couple.

The National Identity Management Commission ( NIMC )Act 2007 provides for the establishment of the NIMC, its functions, powers, establishment of the National Identity Database, assignment and use of General Multi-purpose cards, and the National Identification Number (NIN). The Act also provides the Commission with powers to make regulations connected with its functions. The NIMC Act 2007 provides the repeal of the law that created the former Department of National Civic Registration (DNCR) and the transfer of its assets and liabilities to the NIMC. Establish, operate and manage  the National Identity Management System (NIMS): Carry out the enrolment of citizens and legal residents as provided for in the Act, Create and operate a National Identity Database, Issue Unique National Identification Numbers to qualified citizens and legal residents Foster  the orderly development of an identity sector in Nigeria. Issue a National Identity Smart Card to every registe...

In September 1999, the Federal Republic of Nigeria re-introduced the pre- shipment programme for inspection of imports. Swede Control/ Intertek (SCI) is one of four Pre-shipment inspection companies chosen to participate in the program.  The territories apportioned to SCI are shown in Appendix A. These guidelines summarise the changes and their impact upon Exporters.to Nigeria Should you have any queries, please kindly contact your nearest SCI office where trained SCI personnel will be happy to assist. You will find our offices addresses, telephones and fax numbers, throughout the world, in Appendix C. All Forms ‘M’ raised on or after September 1 st  1999 are subject to pre- shipment inspection. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED PSI - Pre- shipment Inspection LO - Liaison Office ( SCI’s main office in Nigeria ) IO - Issuing Office ( SCI’s office in the Exporter’s country, which will organise PSI for your goods and issue a certificate for their cl...

Below are the names of Federal Ministries and their contact addresses FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES Fed. Capital Territory Office Complex Block A, Area 11 (Eleven) P.M.B. 135, Garki, Abuja, FCT Tel: 09-2341931 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AVIATION Fed. Secretariat, Shehu Shagari Way Abuja Tel: 09-5232132 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & TOURISM Old Secretariat Area I, Block G & H P.M.B. 88, Garki, Abuja Tel: 09-2341689; 2341491 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS Federal Secretariat, 2nd & 3rd Floors Abuja Tel: 09-5237183 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Defence Headquarters Opp. Agura Hotel, P.M.B. 196, Area 7 Garki, Abuja Tel: 09-2340532; 2340533 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & YOUTH DEV. Federal Secretariat, Phase 2 (3rd Floor) Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja Tel: 09-5232800 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT Federal Secretariat Complex 9th Floor, Shehu Shagari Way PMB 468 Garki Abuja Fax: 09-5234014; 4136309; 5236309 FEDERAL MINISTRY...