British Columbia, a province in Canada, has imposed a ban on the admission of Nigerians and international students to tertiary institutions for the next two years.
This action aligns with the Canadian government’s broader plan to implement a national cap to curb the influx of international students.
The decision was recently communicated by Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who highlighted the aim of reducing the issuance of new student visas by 35 percent for the current year.
The move is part of an effort to address the “exploitative practices” within the education system.
David Eby, the Premier of British Columbia, emphasised the importance of addressing issues within the international education system, recognising its pivotal role in the province’s social and economic framework.
“There are institutions that are not meeting our expectations right now.”
