A South African minister responded to Shehu Sani's claims by stating that there will be no compensation for Nigerians, emphasizing that only legally owned properties in South Africa are registered, while structures in informal settlements are deemed illegal and ineligible for compensation. This statement was reported by Vanguard.

A Nigerian pastor has announced a support initiative for families returning from South Africa, offering them free housing, education, healthcare, and opportunities to help them rebuild their lives in Nigeria.

Nigerians in South Africa protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in repatriation flights for citizens wishing to return home. This demonstration occurred after the federal government initiated the evacuation process amid rising concerns about xenophobic attacks, with a deadline set for June 30, according to African Examiner.

Some Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly taken up arms to defend themselves after rejecting a deadline to leave the country, amid rising tensions with anti-migrant groups advocating for the expulsion of foreign nationals. This situation has sparked global outrage, according to Daily Trust.

Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has urged Nigerians to think about pulling their investments from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic attacks against African migrants. His call comes in light of repeated incidents that have raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.

The Nigerian Federal Government has requested an investigation into the death of Usama Murtala, a Nigerian citizen who died while in detention in Côte d’Ivoire. The demand for an inquiry and compensation for Murtala's family was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during a meeting with the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore.