UK Denies Entry To 161 Nigerian Students After Failing Border Checks

UK Denies Entry To 161 Nigerian Students After Failing Border Checks

No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023.

Out of these, 161 were Nigerians. These students were removed on arrival at UK airports for various reasons, including failing to convince Border Force officers during checks, presenting forged documents, and deficiencies in English language proficiency.

Student admissions

In the 2021/2022 academic year, 679,970 foreign students were admitted to UK universities. Among them, Nigeria had the highest number of students from Africa, with 44,195 Nigerians enrolled.