Sunday, July 12, 2026

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

July 12, 2026

Sixth batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

NiDCOM also announced various financial support packages for the returnees.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 11, 2026

IPI Nigeria secures release of journalist detained over drone possession

IPI Nigeria president Musikilu Mojeed welcomed Ms Sodiq’s release and commended the SSS for its engagement with the institute.

Zainab Sodiq
July 8, 2026

Air Peace expands routes with Embraer E175

The disclosure was made in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Embraer E175 aircraft
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: FG engages South African authorities on safety of Nigerians awaiting evacuation

Mr Ebienfa gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja to mark the arrival of the second batch of Nigerian evacuees from Johannesburg.

Violence in South Africa
June 30, 2026

More Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid June 30 anti-immigrant protests

Another batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as they were forced to flee widespread xenophobic attacks.

South Africans during June 30 protest
June 25, 2026

Xenophobia: Tinubu govt evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

The Tinubu government has evacuated 66 Nigerians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks in the country.

The evacuees
June 11, 2026

Evacuated Nigerians ready to leave South Africa over expired visas, failed asylum applications prior to xenophobic attacks: Union President

Mr Nwobi said that Nigerians who sought to renew their visas or stay permits could not get them on time and were often targeted for indiscriminate attacks.

Evacuated Nigerians from South Africa
June 9, 2026

Xenophobia: Nigeria to evacuate first batch of citizens from South Africa  Wednesday 

The affected Nigerians will depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.

Nigerians in South Africa.
June 3, 2026

IOM provides medical care for seven Libya returnees

IOM received the 182 returnees aboard a chartered flight on Tuesday.

International Organisation for Migration
June 2, 2026

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya

The IOM said the majority of them were from detention camps in Benghazi, Libya.

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya