Canada Rejects 1,596 Nigerian Asylum Claims
Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board rejected 1,596 asylum claims from Nigerian nationals between January and August 2025, though the acceptance rate remained high at about 65% after accepting 2,292 claims out of 3,548 filed during that period.
This trend of high demand and fluctuating acceptance rates is driven by economic instability and violence in Nigeria, with Ontario and Alberta hosting the largest claimant populations, and common reasons for rejection including irregular entry, poor documentation, and failure to meet the criteria for refugee status.
Nigerians remain among the top asylum seekers in Canada, alongside citizens of Mexico, India, Haiti, and Colombia. Analysts link the trend to insecurity and economic hardship at home. Ontario and Alberta host the largest share of Nigerian claimants.
Canada grants asylum only to applicants who meet UN refugee criteria, requiring proof of persecution risk or threats to life. Between 2013 and 2024, more than 13,000 Nigerian claims were denied, though 10,580 were approved, including 2,200 in 2024.

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