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 constitutional challenges faced by the EEL, it does not examine the broader context and possible … Read more
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 of the EEL, to a number of issues that obviously discounted their arguments. The first … Read more
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 transparency and performance of the FGN; c. Promote ease of doing business in Nigeria; d. … Read more
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 the initiative, stating that the revenue generated from the levy would be instrumental in funding … Read more
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 Hamza Abdullahi, said in Abuja, that EEL has benefits for the Nigerian economy. “The EEL … Read more