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By The Numbers
Nigeria forfeited $5 million to European countries in 2024 due to Schengen visa application denials
Nearly half of Nigerian applications for Schengen visas were denied in 2024, leading to millions in non-refundable fees.
UK: 52,000 Nigerians migrated in 2024 despite sharp drop in overall immigration
Despite a 50% drop in overall net migration to the UK, over 52,000 Nigerians moved to Britain in 2024, placing Nigeria among the top non-EU+ migrant sources, according to ONS.
More than 300,000 Nigerians have benefited from Korean Cultural Centre programmes – Official
The Korean Cultural Centre has announced that over 300,000 Nigerians have benefited from its programmes in the last 15 years. The figure was revealed during the 2025 UNESCO World Cultural Diversity Day celebration held at the Centre’s premises in Abuja.
Dutch museum pulls ‘priceless’ Benin Bronzes from display ahead of repatriation to Nigeria
The bronzes will be shipped to Lagos in June and placed under the care of the Oba of Benin, with plans for a dedicated museum.
Inflation drops slightly to 23.71% in April 2025, says NBS
Nigeria’s inflation dipped to 23.71% in April 2025 from 24.23% in March, offering slight relief amid high living costs. Food inflation also eased to 21.26% year-on-year.
34,289 naturalizations in 3 years: Why Nigerians are getting U.S. citizenship faster
The United States granted citizenship to 34,289 Nigerians between 2020 and 2022, the latest Naturalisations Annual Flow Report from the US Department of Homeland Security shows.
Energy, exchange rates top inflation drivers in Nigeria — CBN survey
Energy prices, including petrol and electricity, topped inflation concerns in April 2025, cited by 91% of respondents. Exchange rate stability and rising transportation costs were also major factors.
STUDY: 7,000 steps a day keeps disease away…
A new study by the University of Oxford suggests that walking as little as 7,000 steps a day could reduce cancer risk by 11%.
85% of Nigerian foreign scholarship students fail to return, minister laments
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said 85% of Nigerian scholarship students abroad don’t return to help national development. He added that schools with fewer than 2,000 students may lose TETFund funding to boost efficiency and local capacity.