UK and Nigeria unite to combat visa fraud and organised immigration crime
The UK and Nigeria have signed a three-year strategic agreement to tackle visa fraud and organised immigration crime. The deal follows a joint fraud action plan from May 2025 and aims to strengthen cross-border security measures between the two nations.
Under the new agreement, Nigeria will introduce stricter controls on travel documents and visa applications. The UK will also provide training and support to improve Nigerian border security operations.
Both countries have pledged to increase jail terms for immigration-related offences in Nigeria. A joint Organised Immigration Crime Unit will be established to target criminal networks operating between the two nations. The partnership extends to protecting vulnerable migrants, with a focus on safeguarding women and children moving between the UK and Nigeria. Additionally, the legal framework for prosecuting border security and immigration crimes in Nigeria will be expanded. The deal comes as bilateral trade between the UK and Nigeria has reached $8 billion annually. Both governments have committed to tightening laws and enforcement to reduce immigration-related criminal activity.
The agreement marks a coordinated effort to combat cross-border crime and fraud. Stricter regulations, enhanced prosecutions, and joint operations are expected to reduce illegal migration and financial crimes. The partnership also builds on existing economic ties between the two countries.
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