Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has started issuance of Temporary Work Permit, TWP, Visa by e-mail to expatriates coming to the country for temporary work. Comptroller-General, Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by NIS spokesperson, Sunday James. Babandede said that the measure was part of the ongoing automation of the service’ operations and in line with the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria. He explained that applications for the TWP by e-mail are to be forwarded to a dedicated email address: oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng and addressed to the Comptroller-General. Requirements and how to apply are available on the NIS official website:www.immigration.gov.ng for interested applicants. The statement said the process involved a formal application letter for the facility from the Company/Employer accepting Immigration Responsibility on behalf of the beneficiary, among other requirements. It added that the TWP application when approved usual
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