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Citizenship Permit Applications: Nigeria launches Digital Platform

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May 17, 2025

The process of business and citizenship permit applications in Nigerian would be eased for applicants after now.

This is because the federal government has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform designed to simplify the process for applicants.

It would not only ease off bottlenecks on the pathway of foreign companies hiring skilled Nigerian workers, but also streamline Nigerian citizenship permit applications processes.

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, released in Abuja said the new digital system is designed to reduce delays and offer a more user-friendly experience.

According to her easing of the Citizenship Permit Applications process is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, announced by the Ministry of Interior.

“This initiative forms a key part of the Ministry’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.

“The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience,” the statement read.

Users can apply for and manage business permits, ensuring that both local and foreign businesses operate legally in Nigeria.

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The citizenship permit applications process includes an Expatriate Quota System to manage work permits for foreign employees, helping companies hire skilled workers while complying with Nigeria’s immigration laws.

It is a streamlined online process for applying, tracking, and managing Nigerian citizenship applications and related services.

It is domiciled on the Ministry of Interior website: https://interior.gov.ng accessible to the public