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“Japa” and the Laws Regulating Immigration in Nigeria: Legal Dimensions of Mass Emigration
July 2, 2025
Emigration (the “Japa” trend) is legal but must follow formal immigration laws and documentation standards.
Key laws include the Immigration Act 2015, Immigration Regulations 2017, and international treaties on human rights and free movement.
Challenges include fraudulent documents, passport racketeering, and weak enforcement of service bonds.