By Favour Ulebor, Abuja

The Federal Government has announced that another batch of 65 Nigerians will return to the country from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

In a press statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the returnees, who are being sponsored by private individuals, will depart the O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, at 3:30 p.m. local time aboard a South African Airways flight.

The ministry said the returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 8:45 p.m. the same day.

The ministry appreciated the private individuals sponsoring the returnees and other stakeholders supporting the process.

It also assured that relevant government agencies would continue to coordinate the safe return of Nigerians to the country.