African asylum seekers
375 Nigerians Seek Asylum in Sweden in 2024
At least 375 Nigerian citizens sought asylum in Sweden in 2024, according to the Swedish Migration Agency’s 2024 asylum application data. The data reveals that 239 were first-time claims, while 136 were follow-up “extension” requests from persons whose temporary status was about to expire. Demographics of Nigerian Asylum Seekers The report highlights that most applicants […]
1,300 Nigerians Granted Asylum in the United States
In a striking revelation that underscores the growing wave of migration from Nigeria, no fewer than 1,372 Nigerians have been granted asylum in the United States between 2022 and 2024, according to new data released by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). This development places Nigeria among the top African nations with the highest […]