According to data from the UK Home Office, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, a total of 1,425 international students, including 161 Nigerians, were removed upon arrival at UK airports between October 2021 and October 2023.
India topped the list with 644 students affected, followed by Nigeria. The reasons for denial include inability to convince border officials, presenting forged documents, and language deficiencies.
Immigration experts, including UK-based lawyer Dele Olawanle, have criticized the UK Border Force for overstepping their duties by questioning students on academic matters they claim to be unqualified to judge. Some students have shared experiences of intense questioning upon arrival.
In the 2021/2022 academic year, over 679,000 foreign students were admitted to UK universities, with Nigerian students contributing significantly to the UK economy.
However, recent policy changes and economic challenges are causing a decline in Nigerian students pursuing studies in the UK.
Reports have emerged that 161 Nigerian students were denied entry into the United Kingdom over the past two years.
According to data from the UK Home Office, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, a total of 1,425 international students, including 161 Nigerians, were removed upon arrival at UK airports between October 2021 and October 2023.
India topped the list with 644 students affected, followed by Nigeria. The reasons for denial include inability to convince border officials, presenting forged documents, and language deficiencies.
Immigration experts, including UK-based lawyer Dele Olawanle, have criticized the UK Border Force for overstepping their duties by questioning students on academic matters they claim to be unqualified to judge. Some students have shared experiences of intense questioning upon arrival.
In the 2021/2022 academic year, over 679,000 foreign students were admitted to UK universities, with Nigerian students contributing significantly to the UK economy.
However, recent policy changes and economic challenges are causing a decline in Nigerian students pursuing studies in the UK.
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