Foreigners Looking to Work in Nigeria, Might Be Out of Luck

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an order that tells government agencies to give preference to Nigerian companies and firms in the award of contracts. The order also prohibits the Interior Ministry from issuing visas to foreign workers whose same skills are readily available in Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari.

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