The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the administration of expatriate quotas. This is following recent allegations of irregularities in the oil sector. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria had last week protested at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company’s headquarters in Lagos. The union Read More
The Nigerian Federal Government is reviewing its expatriate quota policy to protect Nigerian workers' interests, prompted by concerns about prioritization of expatriates over qualified Nigerian professionals, particularly in the oil sector. The Ministry of Interior established a committee to examine and improve the policy, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and a business-friendly environment. The government also earmarked N700bn for HIV/AIDS and TB initiatives and plans to regulate private jet operations.
