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Nigeria to Receive 83 More Evacuees From South Africa on Wednesday

ABUJA — Eighty-three Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos from South Africa on Wednesday as the Federal Government facilitates another return of citizens...

Akeem Adebayo - August 17, 2026

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Nigerians’ Visa Applications to South Africa Nearly Double Despite Attacks

ABUJA — Visa applications by Nigerians seeking to travel to South Africa have almost doubled in recent months despite concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting...

Akeem Adebayo - August 11, 2026

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Nigeria, South Africa Move to Tackle Killings of Nigerians

ABUJA — Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen cooperation and de-escalate tensions following renewed concerns over attacks on Nigerians and other African...

Akeem Adebayo - July 28, 2026

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Nigeria Condemns Killings of Citizens in South Africa

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, raising concerns over alleged police involvement,...

Akeem Adebayo - July 5, 2026

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FG Evacuates First Batch of Nigerians After Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The Federal Government has announced the evacuation of the first batch of Nigerian nationals affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with returnees...

Akeem Adebayo - June 9, 2026