Xenophobia: Nigerian govt may review its options over rising attacks - Bianca Ojukwu
Nigeria has already evacuated 258 citizens and about 1,000 more have registered as officials weigh options against South African firms.
- On Thursday, Nigeria's Federal Government signaled it may review operations of South African-owned businesses if xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa persist.
- Thousands of African migrants fled their homes in recent weeks as anti-immigration groups in South Africa issued a June 30th deadline for all undocumented foreigners to leave.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed about 1,000 Nigerians registered for evacuation, while South African authorities discarded a 2025 memorandum designed to prevent such conflicts.
- More than 120 South African companies, including MTN Group and MultiChoice, operate freely in Nigeria, contrasting sharply with hostility faced by Nigerians in South Africa.
- The Federal Government remains committed to diplomatic engagement while the National Assembly stands ready to determine further protective measures if diplomatic efforts fail to resolve the crisis.
18 Articles
18 Articles
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/
“My 2 properties have been hijacked. I was threatened with gun”- Nigerian recounts Xenophobic attacks in South Africa On #WithChude
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, travelled to South Africa as part of the Arise News Special in collaboration with #WithChude, joining the only media team granted access to follow Nigerians returning home through a voluntary repatriation programme. Behind the evacuation are the stories The post “My 2 properties have been hijacked. I was threatened with gun”- Nigerian recounts Xenophobic attacks in So…
Nigerian govt sets June 30 deadline to evacuate citizens from South Africa
The post Nigerian govt sets June 30 deadline to evacuate citizens from South Africa appeared first on Kemi Filani News. The Federal Government has set a June 30 deadline to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa, who have signified interest in returning home amid ongoing xenophobic attacks. They have also warned that it may review options against South African businesses operating in Nigeria, including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic. This was containe…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
