Part ofLicences and permits

Apply for environmental or waste permit

Prepare environmental, waste, generator/noise or sanitation compliance information for state or local inspection and renewal tracking.

You can use this service if:

  • you run or are setting up an SME in Nigeria
  • activity and waste description
  • premises photo or address evidence

It costs ₦20,000. From NGN 20,000 SME Center support; environmental agency fees vary by state, activity and waste class. This is a renewed every year service.

Apply here — SME Center prepares the file, tracks feedback and hands off to the responsible agency on your behalf where required.

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You'll need to sign in to your SME Center account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one with WhatsApp and add CAC, tax and permit details later.

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your environmental compliance file.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your SME Center account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Upload the required supporting documents.
  4. Check your answers and submit.
  5. Pay the fee of ₦20,000 online.
  6. An SME Center reviewer will check your file, add feedback if anything is missing and update the status until you receive an environmental compliance file.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send WhatsApp updates when the status changes or feedback is needed.

Warning This service must be renewed every year.