Xenophobia: Nigerian govt may review its options over rising attacks - Bianca Ojukwu
Nigeria may reassess South African-owned businesses as officials evacuate citizens and say more than 1,000 Nigerians have registered to return home.
- On Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warned that the Federal Government may review operations of South African-owned businesses in Nigeria if xenophobic attacks against citizens continue unabated.
- Tensions intensified after South African authorities rejected a 2025 memorandum of understanding designed to prevent conflicts, while anti-immigration groups led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma orchestrated violent attacks and looting.
- About 1,000 Nigerians have registered for evacuation ahead of a June 30 deadline, with 258 nationals already transported home by the Federal Government to escape the violence.
- More than 120 South African companies, including MTN Group and MultiChoice, operate freely in Nigeria across multiple sectors, a stark contrast to the hostility Nigerians face in South Africa.
- These xenophobic attacks undermine the legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela, prompting regional neighbors including Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to evacuate their citizens amid diplomatic strain.
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Xenophobia: No Nigerian willing to leave South Africa will...
The Federal Government says it will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the promise in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday, in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that about 1,000 Nigerians had so far registered for evacuation from South Africa ahead of the June 30, …
Xenophobia: Nigerian govt may review its options over rising attacks - Bianca Ojukwu
The Federal Government has signalled the possibility of reviewing the operations of South African-owned businesses in Nigeria if ongoing xenophobic attacks and harassment of Nigerians in South Africa continue unabated.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known on Thursday while addressing concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa and the government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens willing to return …
Xenophobia: Nigeria may weigh options on South African firms
Nigeria considers action against South African firms like MTN as xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa persist. Foreign Minister Odumegwu-Ojukwu Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-nigeria-may-weigh-options-on-south-african-firms-odumegwu-ojukwu/
Nigeria Weighing Action Against South African Firms Like MTN, MultiChoice, Others
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has hinted at possible measures against South African companies operating in Nigeria, including telecommunications giant MTN, as outrage... The post Nigeria Weighing Action Against South African Firms Like MTN, MultiChoice, Others – FG appeared first on Naija News.
Xenophobia: Nigeria Considers Action Against South African Companies Operating in the Country
Nigeria may reconsider its position on South African companies operating in the country if attacks and harassment against Nigerians in South Africa continue, Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has warned. The warning comes amid renewed outrage over anti-migrant violence in South Africa and fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerians living, working, and raising families … The post Nigeria May Review Options on South African Firms O…
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