Posted 3/4/2024, 6:41:57 PM
Civic Group Warns Tinubu's ProposedExpatriate Levy Could Harm Economy and Foreign Relations
- Civic group NEFGAD warns that Tinubu's $10,000 levy on expatriate employers is exploitative and discriminatory
- Policy could have negative diplomatic implications if foreign countries retaliate against Nigerians working abroad
- Levy duplicates existing rules requiring companies to hire Nigerian understudies
- NEFGAD argues other countries don't charge such high fees just for employing foreigners
- Group calls for policy to be put on hold for further review to avoid economic and diplomatic harm