The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has warned Nigerians in South Africa to ignore fake social media messages claiming that registration is ongoing for the Nigerian government's voluntary repatriation programme, insisting that the exercise closed over a month ago. In a public notice issued in Pretoria, the mission said no registration was taking place at the High Commission and cautioned Nigerians against paying money to anyone claiming to facilitate enrolment for the evacuation exercise.

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has warned Nigerians in South Africa to ignore fake social media messages claiming that registration is ongoing for the Nigerian…

The government had earlier conducted four evacuation flights, bringing home hundreds of Nigerians as part of efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of its citizens abroad.