#compensation

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has pledged that his administration will not dispossess any citizen of their property without providing fair and adequate compensation. This commitment was made following the distribution of cheques to households affected by developments along a 15-kilometre Ring Road corridor from Danbushiya Junction to Danhono 2, located at the Millennium City.

Governor Uba Sani assured residents that compensation will be provided for properties affected by government projects. He emphasized that meaningful development must prioritize fairness alongside progress, highlighting the importance of addressing the concerns of those impacted by such initiatives.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has initiated compensation for 122 households impacted by the Ring Road project. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring that no citizen is deprived of their property without due process, as reported by Naija News.

Victims of protests, who report injuries or alleged abductions, are expressing frustration over their exclusion from a government compensation program. Despite having registered and completed all necessary steps in the verification process, they claim to have received no communication regarding their applications.

South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation regarding properties left behind by Nigerians escaping recent xenophobic attacks. The South African government has instead called on Nigeria to disclose the locations of drug dens associated with Nigerians, according to ThisDay Live.

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.

Governor Uba Sani has launched an erosion control project that will affect residents in the Rigasa to Tudun Wada wards of Igabi and Kaduna South local governments. As part of the initiative, he distributed cheques totaling approximately N2 billion to 1,000 individuals whose homes will be impacted by the project.

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.

The Ugandan government has decided to compensate Phaneroo Ministries International for land needed to build an access road to the new specialized cardiac hospital of the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) in Naguru. Dr. John Omagino, the UHI executive director, indicated that a dispute between the church and the institute had previously threatened the project's progress.

Former Mbarara district chief administrative officer David Muhwezi has filed a demand for Shs 300 million in compensation from Herbert Kamugisha, the chairperson of the Mbarara District Public Accounts Committee (PAC). This demand is based on alleged defamatory statements made by Kamugisha during a PAC meeting on June 16, 2026, according to reports from The Observer.

The Jigawa State government has approved ₦2.4 billion for various initiatives, including the implementation of commercial greenhouse technology, compensation for urban renewal projects, and a statewide student welfare program. These measures aim to enhance agricultural productivity, support infrastructure development, and improve the welfare of students in the region, according to Premium Times.

Prof Makau Mutua stated that compensation for victims acknowledges their suffering but cannot replace lost lives. This comes as the government is moving forward with legal reforms and preparing to officially recognize beneficiaries of compensation.

The Kenyan government has compensated 348 individuals affected by human rights violations related to protests from 2013 to 2025, totaling Ksh448.7 million. This payment is part of the initial phase of a reparations program, as announced by Makau Mutua, Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations. The process for eligible beneficiaries has officially commenced, according to the statement released on June 23.

National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed has defended a Sh2 billion compensation plan for victims of police brutality, stating it is consistent with the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) agenda. He emphasized that ODM has advocated for compensation for victims of post-election and protest-related violence since 2007, while also pursuing justice against perpetrators. Junet criticized dissenting leaders within his party regarding the compensation plan, highlighting ODM's long-standing commitment to restorative justice.