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February 27, 2026
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International, Migration, News

21 Migrants Died Every Day in 2025, New IOM Data Reveals

At least 7,667 people died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figures underscore the...

Nigerians Hide on Streets as UK Tightens Deportation Rules

January 17, 2026
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International, Migration, News, SECURITY

Nigerians sleep in waste bins amid UK deportation threat

Several undocumented Nigerians and other Africans residing in the United Kingdom have been sleeping in waste bins on the streets to evade deportations. In 2025, the UK government embarked...

US Warns Nigerians: Visa Fraud Can Lead to Permanent Ban

December 16, 2025
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Migration, News, Politics

US Warns Nigerians Against Visa Fraud

The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned Nigerians about the grave consequences of visa fraud, stressing that providing false information or submitting fake documents can lead to permanent...

IOM Empowers Journalists to Lead Ethical Migration Reporting in Northern Ghana

November 5, 2025
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IOM, Migration, News

Trained Journalists Lead the Way in Promoting Ethical and Informed Migration Reporting in Northern Ghana

Forty journalists from Northern Ghana are set to transform migration coverage across the region after completing a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on migration reporting, organized by the...

September 26, 2025
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IOM, ECONOMY, Migration, SECURITY

IOM Facilitates Safe Return of Nigerian Nationals from Conflict-Affected Sudan

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has facilitated the safe return of 151 Nigerian nationals from Sudan through a charter flight as part of its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR)...

August 15, 2025
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IOM, ECONOMY, Migration, nigeria

Nigerians Abroad hit 2.1 Million, Remit $21bn — IOM Report

The number of Nigerians living abroad has reached approximately 2.1 million, while remittances from the diaspora stood at $21 billion, according to the 2024 annual report of the International...

August 12, 2025
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IOM, ECONOMY, Migration, News

Mobility and Migration in West and Central Africa: Rethinking Narratives and Reshaping Policies

West and Central Africa, a region with a deep-rooted history of human mobility, is witnessing increasingly diverse, complex, and interconnected patterns of migration. From transhumance and economic migration to...

April 30, 2025
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IOM, Migration

Government of Nigeria Validates 2025 National Migration Policy to Strengthen Governance and Harness Migration for Development

In a significant milestone for migration governance, the Government of Nigeria has officially validated the revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025 and its Integrated Implementation Plan during a high-level...

April 12, 2025
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Migration, ECONOMY, Japa

Japa Reversal: Nigerians Abroad Return Home as Unmet Dreams and Mental Health Struggles Take Their Toll

An increasing number of Nigerians who previously migrated in pursuit of better opportunities have started returning home, citing unmet expectations and depression in their host countries. The development is...

March 25, 2025
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IOM, Migration, Travel

IOM Partners with Nigerian Artist Omoregie Osakpolor for “We Speak Their Names in Hushed Tones” Exhibition

Benin-City – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is proud to announce its partnership with the Nigerian artist Omoregie Osakpolor for the upcoming exhibition “We Speak Their Names in Hushed...