The Federal Government has announced plans for another group of 65 Nigerians to return home from South Africa amid renewed concerns over the safety of African migrants in parts of the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday.

According to the ministry, the returnees are scheduled to leave Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 3:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aboard a South African Airways flight.

They are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 8:45 p.m. the same day.

The ministry stated that the return exercise is being funded by private individuals.

The latest repatriation comes amid renewed concerns over sporadic attacks involving African migrants in several parts of South Africa, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Tensions involving foreign nationals in the country have previously resulted in incidents such as attacks on individuals, destruction or looting of businesses owned by foreigners and displacement of migrant communities.

The Federal Government has previously facilitated the return of Nigerians who were either stranded or felt unsafe amid such incidents.

According to the information provided by the ministry, more than 1,400 Nigerians have so far been assisted in returning from South Africa through various repatriation efforts.

The latest group of 65 returnees is expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday as Nigerian authorities continue to monitor developments affecting the welfare and safety of citizens living in South Africa.