The first group of 268 Nigerian citizens has arrived in Lagos after being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic violence. Photos confirm the arrival of these repatriated Nigerians.
182 Nigerian citizens have returned safely from Libya through a collaborative effort between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerian federal government.
Academics express concern as reports indicate that xenophobic incidents in South Africa have resulted in the deaths of 105 Nigerian citizens over the past seven years.
Following recent anti-immigration protests in South Africa, 130 Nigerian citizens are seeking repatriation to their home country. The protests have led to increased tensions and safety concerns for foreign nationals.
Following xenophobic attacks in South Africa, several African nations, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, have issued warnings to their citizens and called for a unified response. Ghana's High Commissioner urged vigilance and the country relocated one citizen, while Nigerian citizens criticized their government's handling of the situation.
The Nigerian government is facing a lawsuit concerning a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that allegedly permits the collection and transfer of sensitive health data of Nigerian citizens to the United States.
The Nigerian government is repatriating more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa amid rising tensions. This move aims to bring Nigerian citizens back home from the country.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national and two Nigerian citizens wanted in connection with alleged financial crimes.
An opinion piece discusses how Nigerian citizens, media, and civil society can challenge the political elite and advocate for good governance in the Fourth Republic.
Nigerian politician Femi Fani-Kayode has published an open letter to the government and people of South Africa, urging them to ensure the safety and property of Nigerian citizens and to foster traditional bilateral respect and fraternity between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria's quota for Hajj pilgrims, leading to a decrease in the number of Nigerian citizens able to participate. This decision has resulted in states like Zamfara dropping hundreds of registered pilgrims.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has accused Mozambique of disregarding due process in the arrest and deportation of Nigerian citizens, noting that two Nigerians remain in the country, one married to a Mozambican and the other born there.
Grenada has announced that it will offer visa-free entry to citizens of Nigeria, targeting investors and professionals. This policy change allows Nigerians to travel to the Caribbean nation without requiring a visa, opening new opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, and real estate.
More than 3,100 Nigerian citizens have been evacuated from Sudan since the civil war erupted in April 2023, with ongoing efforts to assist those affected by the conflict.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stark warning, stating that rising insecurity, deepening poverty, and worsening economic conditions are pushing Nigerian citizens to their breaking point.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully evacuated 181 Nigerian citizens, including 12 children and 10 infants, who were stranded in Libya. The returnees were received back in Nigeria.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 708 Nigerian citizens who were stranded in Niger, providing them with aid and shelter in Kano.
The UK has introduced eVisas for Nigerian citizens, while the US is expanding short-term travel access for individuals in Ghana, reshaping international travel in West Africa.