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NaijaClear breaks every major Nigerian government process into one clear sequence: requirements, cost, where to apply, documents, application, payment and status. No agent, no guesswork — just the official path, explained.

Find a process10 guides · updated August 2026

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Travel & Movement7

International Passport

The Nigerian e-passport is issued by NIS entirely through an online portal. A valid NIN is compulsory, and biometric capture happens in person after you pay online.

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)Open guide →
Travel & Movement6

Driver's Licence

A new driver's licence requires accredited driving-school training first, then an online application, payment, and biometric capture at an FRSC Drivers Licence Centre (DLC).

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)Open guide →
Travel & Movement6

Vehicle Registration & Plate Number

New and used vehicles must be registered with your state's motor licensing authority to get a plate number, vehicle licence and roadworthiness certificate. Rules and exact fees are set by each state.

State Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) / Motor Licensing AuthorityOpen guide →
Business & Tax5

Tax Identification & Filing

Every individual and business needs a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to pay tax, open a corporate account, or bid for contracts. Personal income tax for salary earners is usually handled through PAYE by your employer and your state IRS; self-employed people and companies register and file directly.

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) & State Internal Revenue ServiceOpen guide →
Business & Tax6

Business Registration (CAC)

The CAC portal lets you register a Business Name (sole proprietorship/simple partnership) or incorporate a Limited Company entirely online, with digital certificates issued within days.

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Open guide →
Identity & Civil Status4

Birth Certificate

Birth registration is free within the first 60 days at designated centres; a formal birth certificate can also be obtained later for older children and adults who need one for school, passport or NIN purposes.

National Population Commission (NPopC)Open guide →
Property & Land6

Land Title & Certificate of Occupancy

Formalising land ownership in Nigeria usually means getting a Governor's Consent and a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) from your state's Lands Bureau, or perfecting an existing title after purchase.

State Lands Bureau / Ministry of LandsOpen guide →
Business & Tax6

Business Premises & Operating Permits

Shops, offices, factories and other business premises typically need a state or local government operating permit, on top of CAC registration, before opening to the public.

State/Local Government Ministry of Commerce & IndustryOpen guide →
Education6

Tertiary School Admission (JAMB/UTME)

Admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education starts with the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), followed by institution-specific post-UTME screening.

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)Open guide →
Finance & Support6

Government Grants & SME Support

Several federal and state schemes offer grants, low-interest loans or free business registration slots to small businesses and young entrepreneurs. Programmes open and close periodically, so timing your application matters.

SMEDAN, Bank of Industry (BOI) & other federal/state agenciesOpen guide →
1

Pick your process

Search or browse by category — travel, business, identity, land, education or grants.

2

Follow the sequence

Requirements → Cost → Where to apply → Documents → Application → Payment → Status, laid out in order.

3

Apply with confidence

Every guide links to the real official portal, so you complete the transaction yourself, on the correct site.