Nigerian Passport holders can apply for electronic visas to travel to 54 countries and territories, according to a 2026 global passport evaluation. The destinations include the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Singapore, Qatar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Rwanda and Thailand. An eVisa allows travelers to apply for and obtain a visa electronically …
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President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union. Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly in Luanda, Angola. The President warned that the attacks …
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Victims of the xenophobic attacks in South Africa who are of Delta State origin have been granted ₦2 million for each affected family and monthly stipends to support their reintegration. Under the comprehensive welfare package approved by the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, each individual returnee will receive a …
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South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has left his position after five years in charge, with South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan confirming the Belgian’s departure on Friday. Broos’ contract officially expired on Friday, bringing an end to his tenure, which began in May 2021 after …
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The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while strengthening diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this on Tuesday after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said …
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A new global study by Ataraxis has ranked South Africa as the leading country in Africa for artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing it eighth globally among the world’s top outsourcing destinations. According to the 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index, South Africa has established itself as the continent’s clear leader …
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The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis for seeking compensation from South …
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The MTN Group Chairman, Mr Mcebisi Jonas, on Friday blamed South Africa’s recurring xenophobic attacks on governance failure. Jonas said that immigrants were being unfairly scapegoated for deep-rooted national challenges. He spoke at the funeral of Zimbabwean-born activist and public servant, Thokozani Damasane, where he urged South Africans to embrace …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner following a wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government …
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Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, sparking fear among the diaspora community and prompting urgent diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg confirmed that Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew were killed in separate incidents linked to rising anti-foreigner …
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