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Foreign Affairs
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Nigerian High Commission Launches Repatriation Portal for Nationals in South Africa
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has debuted an online registration system for citizens interested in voluntary repatriation, with a deadline set for August 12, 2026.
August 5, 2026
Nigeria requests Israeli border security assistance to fight trans-border crime
The Nigerian government is pursuing a strategic partnership with Israel to enhance border security, counter-terrorism efforts, and agricultural innovation.
August 3, 2026
Nigerian Government Denies New Kuwaiti Ban on Domestic Workers
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that there is no new Kuwaiti ban on Nigerian domestic workers, clarifying that the current suspension was initiated by the Nigerian Embassy to protect worker welfare.
August 1, 2026
Nigerian Government Confirms Most Tinubu Appointees Approved by Host Nations
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that 97 percent of President Tinubu's 69 ambassadorial nominees have received host country approval.
August 1, 2026
Nigeria Seeks Prisoner Swap Accord to Bring Home Citizens Imprisoned in Tanzania
Nigeria plans to negotiate a prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania to repatriate over 30 citizens currently serving sentences in the East African nation.
July 26, 2026
Former Prisoners Urge Nigerian Government to Assist Nationals Detained in Tanzania
Recently released Nigerians are pleading with the Federal Government to initiate a prisoner transfer deal to bring over 30 fellow citizens home from Tanzanian jails, citing inhumane conditions and legal barriers.
July 25, 2026
Nigeria and Senegal Commit to Renewing Bilateral Cooperation
Nigeria and Senegal officials have agreed to reactivate their Joint Commission to improve economic and political cooperation between the two nations.
July 19, 2026
Nigerian Government Concludes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa
Following a series of xenophobic incidents, the Federal Government has finished transporting 1,490 Nigerians back home from South Africa via specialized humanitarian flights.
July 15, 2026
Nigerian Government Finalizes Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa
The Nigerian government has finalized its emergency evacuation mission from South Africa, bringing the total number of rescued citizens to over 1,500 following xenophobic attacks.
July 15, 2026
Liberia Affirms Deep Gratitude for Nigeria’s Enduring Friendship
Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, reaffirms her country's lasting appreciation for Nigeria's historical support while both nations seek to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
July 9, 2026