The minister said crude oil theft had impacted negatively on Nigeria’s foreign exchange inflow.
“Once again, we assure Nigerians that we are working round the clock to see that our citizens are brought back home safely,” added the statement.
The federal government had made arrangements with the authorities of the countries to grant access-free visas to stranded Nigerians.
The directive comes as Nigerians trying to flee the war-torn country continue to lament the persistent denial of entry into Poland.
Nigeria and Algeria have reiterated their commitment to working closely to deepen diplomatic relations between them.
Nigeria has inaugurated a newly constructed chancery in Bissau.
Nigeria will soon reopen its consulate general in San Francisco to provide consular services for Nigerians on the West Coast of the U.S.
No fewer than 7,000 artefacts plundered from the Benin Kingdom are expected to be repatriated by Germany to Nigeria not later than October.
The returnees would be quarantined at the Federal Capital Territory Hajj camp for 14 days.
