Xenophobia: Nigerian govt may review its options over rising attacks - Bianca Ojukwu
About 1,000 Nigerians have registered for evacuation as anti-immigrant groups in South Africa push undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30, officials said.
- On Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warned Nigeria might review operations of South African-owned businesses following recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa.
- Anti-Immigrant groups issued June 30th deadlines for foreigners to leave, intensifying violence that displaced thousands amid South Africa's high unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
- Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that about 1,000 Nigerians registered for evacuation, with 258 already returned, while South African authorities discarded a 2025 memorandum of understanding designed to protect citizens of both nations.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted on Tuesday that South Africans are not xenophobic, urging regional cooperation to address economic challenges driving migration.
- The Renewed Hope Administration of President Bola Tinubu maintains no Nigerian should suffer unnecessarily, directing officials to ensure safety of those facing danger if diplomatic measures fail.
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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/
Nigerian migrants returning from S. Africa face economic issues
When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry. Nearly two weeks after his return to his homeland, James, 52, is trying to settle back into the life he left 10 years ago when he packed his suitcases and headed for South Africa on a six-month visitor’s visa. He overstayed his visa and, despite lacking permission to stay…
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