admin36,000 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…
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