Nigeria Facilitates Return of 65 Nigerians from South Africa

The Federal Government has announced the planned return of another 65 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following arrangements facilitated by private sponsors.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday, the returnees are expected to depart the Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. local time aboard South African Airways.

They are scheduled to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at approximately 8:45 p.m. the same day.

The ministry said the returnees are being sponsored by private individuals as part of efforts to facilitate their safe return to Nigeria.