Nigerian Mission opens portal for fresh repatriation of South Africa returnees

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has opened an online registration portal for Nigerians seeking voluntary return to the country as part of ongoing repatriation efforts by the Federal Government.
In a statement dated August 4, 2026, the mission announced the creation of an Online Voluntary Return Registration Portal for Nigerians in South Africa who wish to return home voluntarily.
The High Commission said the portal would remain open until midnight on August 12, 2026.
It noted that the registration exercise is strictly for Nigerian nationals seeking voluntary repatriation, adding that all information provided would be treated with con...