The number of Nigerian travellers refused entry at the UK border has dropped by 70% from its peak in 2012

Between 2010 and 2022, 8,848 passengers — 3.4% of the global refusals for the period — from Nigeria were refused entry into the UK for various reasons. The refusals have gradually declined from their peak (1,117) in 2012 to 340 in 2022.

Source:

United Kingdom Home Office

Period:

2010 - 2022
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