Multiple outlets report that the UK has rejected visa applications submitted by Nigerians at a very high rate over a long period. The figures cited indicate that the UK denies about 1.34 million Nigerian visa applications over roughly 21 years, based on official data referenced in the reports. One source states the rejections cover the period from 2005 to 2026, while another describes the timeframe more broadly as “over 21 years.” The reporting also places Nigeria among the highest-refusal origins in global comparisons, with one outlet saying Nigeria is second worldwide in terms of visa refusals.
The articles emphasize that the data reflects patterns in UK refusal decisions but do not provide detailed breakdowns in the excerpts provided (such as by visa type, specific refusal reasons, or changes over time). Overall, the reports focus on the scale of denials and their placement within comparative refusal statistics, attributing the information to official records compiled in the cited report.
