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Expatriate Employment Levy

Beyond Legalism in Nigeria’s Expatriate Employment Levy Debate, By Johnson Momodu

THE article “A Legal Justification for the Suspension of the Expatriate Employment Levy” by Success Chimdimma Ebulue provides the legal considerations surrounding the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria. While the author articulates the potential…

EEL: What Is Sauce For The Good Is Sauce For The Gander, By Tony Erha

AFTER my two previous interventions in the matter of Federal Government of Nigeria’s recently-launched Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), via press statements, I have decided to pen this piece to advert the attention of those who are opposed to the implementation…

Elephant In The Room: Some Key Points To Know About The Expatriate Employment Levy, EEL

  1. The main objective of this project is to implement a robust ICT System for the collection of Expatriate Employment Levy. The specific objectives include: a. Improve revenue generation from the non-oil sector to the FGN; b. Ensure fiscal…

Economist Lauds Launch, Implementation Of Expatriate Employment Levy

  IN a recent development, Dr. Sam Adamson, an esteemed economist, has lauded the government’s decision to implement the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), emphasizing its potential to bolster revenue amidst economic challenges while simultaneously fostering local employment opportunities. He commended…

Companies in Nigeria With Expatriates On Their Payroll To Pay Following Levies As From March 15

To suffer penalties for violations COMPANIES that breach the new Expatriate Employment Levy policy will pay N3m for each offence. The offences are not submitting EEL, not registering an employee, a corporate entity not renewing EEL within 30 days, and…

Youth Group dismisses NECA’s criticisms of Expatriate Employment Levy

A youth group, Consolidated Youth Assembly (CYA) has dismissed the recent criticisms by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) regarding the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), stating that it is essential for enhancing skills transfer and generating revenue. Group leader, Mallam…