Africa is home to some of the world’s largest oil-producing nations, yet for decades the continent has relied heavily on imported refined petroleum products due to limited refining capacity. That landscape is…
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Which African Countries Have the Largest Nigerian Communities? A Look at the Continent’s Biggest Diaspora Populations
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with more than 200 million people, and its citizens have established vibrant communities across nearly every part of the continent. From entrepreneurs in South Africa and…
‘I Was Asked to Clean My Blood After Giving Birth Because I Was a Foreigner’: Repatriated Nigerian Woman Recounts Alleged Hospital Ordeal in South Africa
For many Nigerians returning from South Africa following renewed anti-immigrant tensions, the memories they carry home extend far beyond abandoned businesses or interrupted careers. Some speak of years spent living in fear….
Why Xenophobic Attacks Keep Returning in South Africa: Understanding the Causes and Impact
Every few years, the same disturbing headlines return. Foreign-owned shops are looted. Businesses are vandalised. Families flee their homes. African migrants rush to police stations, churches and community centres seeking safety while…
FG Seeks Compensation for Nigerians’ Abandoned Properties as South Africa Evacuation Continues
The Federal Government has announced plans to seek compensation from the South African government for businesses, homes, vehicles and other valuable assets abandoned by Nigerians returning home amid renewed xenophobic tensions. The…
Actor Charles Ndawurum Mocks South Africa’s World Cup Exit as Xenophobia Tensions Fuel Mixed Reactions Online
Nigeria-South Africa tensions once again spilled onto social media after Nollywood actor Charles Ndawurum mocked South Africa following Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 defeat to Canada in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. The…
Drake Wins $1 Million After Backing Canada to Beat South Africa — But His Betting History Tells a Bigger Story
Canadian rapper Drake is celebrating another major sports betting victory after winning $1 million from a high-stakes wager on Canada’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa. The Grammy-winning…
Second Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive in Lagos as Repatriation Continues
The Federal Government has successfully evacuated another group of Nigerians from South Africa as efforts continue to bring home citizens affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country. The…
FG Considers Retaliatory Measures Over Anti-Nigerian Violence in South Africa
The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider retaliatory measures against South Africa following renewed reports of anti-Nigerian violence that have prompted some Nigerians to seek evacuation from the country. Minister…