South Africa has announced that it will not provide compensation to Nigerians who left properties behind during their evacuation from the country. The South African government stated that assets acquired illegally or situated in informal settlements are not eligible for reimbursement. This stance was reiterated by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister in the Presidency, who rejected proposals for compensation.

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.

The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. A total of 66 returnees landed at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the federal government's evacuation program, which was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in response to recent xenophobic attacks, according to African Examiner.

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.

Nairametrics reports on ten countries that have introduced immigration, visa, or travel reforms in the first half of 2026, potentially facilitating easier travel, work, relocation, or long-term residency for Nigerians. These changes aim to support Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad.

The first group of 273 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa under the government’s voluntary repatriation programme has returned home. This group, which included 18 infants and 255 adults, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning aboard the first evacuation flight. They were accompanied by Uganda’s High Commissioner, according to Matooke Republic.