U.S. immigration courts granted asylum to 1,372 Nigerians between 2022 and 2024, though approval rates dropped by 25% in 2024. Notable cases include a chess prodigy fleeing Boko Haram and an LGBTQ activist escaping violence.
“We have a shortage of 33,000 doctors,” Abayomi stated during a press briefing.
The economic strength of these countries stems from their efforts in financial sectors, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, technology, and energy.
The ITUC has revealed that 664 million workers worldwide earn wages too low to escape poverty, urging governments to implement living wages.
“This milestone is more than just a number. It is a symbol of Nigeria’s digital maturity…”
“Growth in Nigeria is projected to moderate from 3.3 percent in 2023 to 3.0 percent in 2024,” the IMF said.
Many young professionals reportedly switch from legal migration to asylum once in the UK, citing threats and discrimination under Nigeria’s cybercrime laws or due to sexual orientation.
According to PwC, African-born immigrants in the U.S. totaled 2.75 million in 2022. Of this number, Nigeria led with 448,400 migrants, followed by Ethiopia (293,100), Egypt (229,200), and Ghana (215,300).
“Nigeria’s broad money supply rose to N114.2 trillion in March 2025.”
Nigerian Breweries Plc swung to a N69.9 billion profit in Q1 2025, boosted by revenue growth and lower FX losses.
