36,000 Nigerians sought asylum in Canada, Italy, UK – Report
No fewer than 36,934 Nigerians applied for asylum in foreign countries in 2024, according to data obtained from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Canada, Italy, and the…
UK removes over 100 job roles from foreign recruitment to curb migration
The British government has unveiled major immigration reforms, blocking foreign workers from filling more than 100 job categories in a move aimed at reducing net migration. The Home Office,…
UK ends overseas social care recruitment
The UK government has banned international recruitment for social care roles and announced a dramatic cutback on so-called “low-skilled migration,” declaring that “skilled must mean skilled.” The hardline move,…
UK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, others
Citizens of Nigeria and Pakistan might be restricted from applying for United Kingdom (UK) visas, the UK Home Office has announced. According to The Times, a UK-based publication, the…
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- April 26, 2025
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UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana over immigration offences
The United Kingdom has deported 43 individuals to Nigeria and Ghana, citing immigration offences, including failed asylum applications and criminal convictions. In a joint statement released by the Home…
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- April 8, 2025
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Nigerian convicted of double murder wins human rights case in UK
A Nigerian man convicted of a brutal double murder in north London has successfully argued that his human rights were violated due to the excessive delay in bringing his…
UK, Nigeria excluded from visa-free entry to US
The United States has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable updates. While the United Kingdom has been excluded from general…
