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flag Canada deported 366 Nigerians in 2025, with 974 more pending, part of a record enforcement surge.

flag Canada deported 366 Nigerian nationals from January to October 2025, the highest number in over a decade, with 974 more pending removal, according to CBSA data. flag Nigeria ranked ninth among top deportation countries and fifth in pending cases, reflecting a sharp rise from previous years. flag The increase is part of a broader enforcement surge, with nearly 400 removals per week—highest in over 10 years—totaling 18,048 deportations in the 2024–2025 fiscal year at a cost of $78 million. flag Most deportees were failed refugee claimants (about 83%), followed by those removed for criminality (around 4%). flag Canada has allocated $30.5 million for removals and $1.3 billion for border security. flag Despite stricter policies, Canada remains a top destination for Nigerians, with over 71,000 becoming citizens since 2005 and 6,600 gaining permanent residency in early 2024.

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