The Digest:
Canada has deported 366 Nigerians in the first ten months of 2025, with an additional 974 individuals currently listed for removal, underscoring a significant tightening of immigration enforcement. Data from the Canada Border Services Agency reveals Nigeria as the ninth-highest source country for removals this year and the only African nation in the top ten.
Key Points:
- Official figures show 366 Nigerians were deported from January to October 2025.
- A further 974 Nigerians are under "removal in progress" status.
- Deportations of Nigerians have risen by 8% compared to 2019 figures, after a previous decline.
- Canada removes nearly 400 foreign nationals weekly, at an annual cost of approximately $78 million.
- Most deportees are failed refugee claimants; a smaller portion are removed on criminal or security grounds.
- Despite the crackdown, Nigeria remains a top source of new permanent residents and citizens for Canada.
- The trend reflects Canada's broader, intensified immigration enforcement strategy.
Sources: Punch, Vanguard
