Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The unease comes from recent deportations, including a few Nigerians, and fresh hard language around immigration policy. Many migrants report that the current climate has made them more hesitant to move substantial amounts across borders, even when no law prohibits such transfers.



Many Nigerians residing in California, Texas, and New Jersey reported that they are either splitting transfers into smaller amounts or deferring significant payments altogether. Those with the appropriate paperwork say they are reluctant to highlight high-value transactions due to increased scrutiny.



The News Chronicle understands that, although there has been no official constraint on legitimate transfers, discussions about tighter ...