Posts by Pamilerin Akabunwa

Immigration Regulatory Updates APRIL 2025

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Over the past few months, Nigeria’s immigration system has undergone sweeping reforms, reshaping visa issuance to foreign nationals to enter, reside,and work in the country. Beginning with policy pronouncements in early 2025 and followed by a series of regulatory updates, the Federal…

Immigration Regulatory Updates APRIL 2025

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In this edition, we bring you timely updates and critical insights into evolving immigration developments both within Nigeria and globally. From newly introduced reforms by the Nigerian Ministry of Interior aimed at digitising and streamlining immigration processes, to the U.S. Mission’s updated…

Nigeria Secures $300 Million World Bank Loan t o Strengthen Health Security Infrastructure

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In a strategic move t o bolster Nigeria’s health security, the Federal Government has engaged the World Bank for a new $300 million loan aimed a t enhancing the nation’s health emergency response infrastructure. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) will…

Extension of Retirement Age for Healthcare Workers

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On 6th February 2025, President Bola Tinubu approved the extension of the retirement age for clinically skilled healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. This decision comes a s a strategic response t o Nigeria’s critical shortage o f experienced medical professionals,…

Mandatory Inclusion of Bioequivalence Data in Dossier Submissions

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As part of its continued efforts to ensure the quality, efficacy, and safety of pharmaceutical products in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has implemented a significant regulatory update effective January 2025. Under this new requirement,…

Government Absorption of 28,000 Health Workers

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On 14th February, 2025, t h e Nigerian government took decisive action t o absorb 28,000 health workers previously funded by USAID. This initiative ensures the continuation of critical healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved areas where these professionals play a…

Legislative Approval of Additional Health Sector Funding

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In a n effort t o address critical challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the nation’s National Assembly h a s approved an additional $200 million in funding, a decision that was finalised on 13th February, 2025. This significant financial boost comes a…

NAFDAC’s 2025 Roadmap to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight

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Regulatory Updates 1. NAFDAC’s 2025 Roadmap to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight In a bold move t o enhance regulatory oversight and uphold the highest standards within Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) unveiled…

Updated Visa on Arrival (VoA) Policy in Nigeria

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On February 25, 2025, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, clarified that the Visa on Arrival (VoA) policy has not been scrapped but rather upgraded to enhance efficiency and security. This announcement comes just days after widespread concerns and speculation about its…

DIGITALIZATION OF VISA APPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA

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Effective March 1, 2025, visa applications in Nigeria will transition to an online-only system, as announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during an X Spaces session on January 20, 2025. The initiative introduces a centralized visa approval center, a…