Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says

Published: 7/11/2025
Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says
Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, rejects the US pressure to accept deportees, stating Nigeria already has "enough problems" as the country with over 230 million people. Tuggar emphasizes Nigeria's interest in trade deals with the US due to its resources like gas, minerals, and rare earths crucial for American tech companies. The Trump administration's attempts to push African countries to accept deportees face resistance, with Liberia denying any discussions on the matter, while Eswatini, Libya, Rwanda, and Benin are reportedly also targeted for the same.