The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to expatriates, stating that those who overstay their visas by more than six months will face a five-year entry ban, while a one-year overstay will attract a 10-year ban. Additionally, beginning August 1, overstaying a visa will incur a daily fine of $15 from the date of the visa’s expiry. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a meeting with the Organised Private Sector and other stakeholders in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, where he unveiled the Ministry’s new Expatriate Administration System. “Our records indicate fewer than 50,000 expatriates in Nigeria, which we know is inaccurate. “We need to establish the true number of foreigners living in the country. A nation without reliable data cannot progress, as data is the foundation of effective planning,” he said. Starting May 1, several key reforms will take effect, including automated Landing and Exit Cards, an Electronic Visa system, Expatriate Comprehensive Insurance, and an enhanced Combined Expatriate Resident Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC). Additional measures include the introduction of a Temporary Resident Visa, a Temporary Work Permit, and an updated Expatriate Quota system.