Xenophobia: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens from South Africa
He explained that President Bola Tinubu had approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Nigeria’s private airline, Air Peace.
He explained that President Bola Tinubu had approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Nigeria’s private airline, Air Peace.
The repatriation programme follows growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in South Africa after recent anti-immigrant protests in ...
Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights.
Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily.
PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians.
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The decision is considered the most drastic action yet, by a major airline.
Countries such as the U.S., South Korea, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Canada, Russia, and the Netherlands have kickstarted arrangements to ...
The figure comprised 61 female adults, one female child and five female infants, as well as 98 adult males, one ...
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