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Nigeria pursues restitution for properties abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner, Alexander Ajayi, announced that the government is documenting abandoned assets of returning Nigerians to demand compensation from South African authorities amidst growing xenophobic tensions.
Air Peace Brings Home 533 Nigerians Amid Ongoing South African Repatriation
Air Peace has transported 533 Nigerians home from South Africa, marking another phase in the federal government's evacuation initiative prompted by rising xenophobic tensions.
Humanitarian Minister Applauds Nigerian Returnees from South Africa
Minister Bernard Doro praised the resilience of 269 Nigerians returning from South Africa amid xenophobic tensions, while the government commits to supporting their reintegration.
Nigeria Issues Formal Warning to South Africa Regarding Anti-Migrant Violence
Nigeria has demanded that South African authorities ensure the safety of its citizens following the outbreak of anti-migrant protests and reports of targeted violence.
Nigeria to Seek Restitution from South Africa for Displaced Business Owners
The Nigerian government is documenting assets abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa to pursue compensation claims with South African authorities, while also clarifying that many returnees held legal immigration status.
Third Group of Nigerians Returns Home from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Crisis
A third wave of 271 Nigerians has been safely repatriated from South Africa to Lagos following recent social tensions.
Key Details Regarding Anti-Migrant Demonstrations in South Africa
South Africa is grappling with widespread anti-immigrant protests and an unofficial deadline for foreign nationals to leave, prompting mass repatriations and increased security efforts.
South African Security Forces Mobilize as Anti-Migrant Deadline Passes
South African authorities deployed heavy security as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country passed, prompting thousands of foreign nationals to seek repatriation amid fear of violence.
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against violence as anti-migrant protests are scheduled across South Africa ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to depart.
Thousands of Nigerians Stranded in South Africa as Evacuation Flights Continue
Over 15,000 Nigerians remain stranded in South Africa as the federal government ramps up evacuation efforts ahead of a looming June 30 anti-immigrant protest deadline.