Overview of Payroll in Nigeria

Overview of Payroll in Nigeria

  • Country

    Nigeria

  • learning hour's

    3

  • Material Year

    2024


 

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those Payroll & HR Professionals who are processing or managing Vendors who process Payrolls in Nigeria and need to understand the legislative and legal requirements involved.

What will you achieve?

Having attended this course delegates will have confidence that they understand the fundamentals of payroll processing in Nigeria, are clear about employer obligations, know what they need to do on both a periodic and annual basis, can answer employee queries and check payslips. Even if payrolls are outsourced it is still the employer’s responsibility to ensure all obligations are met and that tax and social security are correctly processed. This course not only gives you the information you need to be compliant but also ensures you know exactly what information should be given to a payroll provider and the various tasks they should be completing on your behalf.


What will be covered?

Country Overview

  • Country Information
  • Public Holidays

Summary of Country Specific Rules

  • Employee Taxes
  • Social Securities
  • Statutory Levies
  • Tax Credits, Incentives (NPS, NHF, NHIS, NSITF)
  • Termination Payments

General Labour Law

  • Working hours

Company Configuration

  • Basic Company Information
  • Taxation Methods

Company Payroll Components

  • Automated Allowances
  • Statutory Components
  • Periodic Components
  • Benefits in kind
  • Country Specific Components

Employee Configuration

  • Employee Basic Profile
  • Tax Profile
  • Dependents

Tax Calculations

  • Calculating Taxes

Reporting

  • Legislative
Summary

Our knowledge-rich course teaches the fundamentals of Nigeria payroll, familiarising you with the legislation and processes companies must understand to address employee queries, accurately read payslips, remain compliant and carry out effective oversight of outsourced providers.

Course Trainers

  • Zelda

    Specialist

    After many years in the South Africa Payroll Industry, I have found my passion in upskilling delegates in this important field of expertise. In my current position as an Education and Learning Facilitator, my goal is to share knowledge that I have gained to assist other professionals in their personal career development. My commitment is ensuring individual’s knowledge and skills are improved through enhancing their learning experience.