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Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers reject calls to use proceeds from MTN, DStv to compensate victims
Premium Times
Jul 7, 2026 · 17:22 WAT
The Nigerian Senate has rejected proposals to utilize financial proceeds from MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Lawmakers instead directed the Committee on Foreign Affairs to conduct an investigation into the attacks and report back within two weeks.